Creamy Paprika Chicken Drumsticks with Steamed Rice
A delightful combination of crispy chicken drumsticks enveloped in a velvety creamy sauce with a touch of paprika, served over fluffy steamed rice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Comfort Food
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 chicken drumsticks
- 2 tablespoons paprika
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups steamed rice
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, toss the chicken drumsticks with olive oil, paprika, salt, and pepper until well coated.
- Sauté chopped onion and minced garlic over medium heat until softened.
- Add the seasoned chicken drumsticks to the skillet and brown them on all sides.
- Pour in the heavy cream and stir to combine, coating the chicken.
- Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes.
Notes
Don’t skip browning the chicken for added flavor. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 80mg