Creamy Paprika Chicken Drumsticks Over Fluffy Steamed Rice

Enjoy Creamy Paprika Chicken Drumsticks with Steamed Rice for a quick, flavorful meal that pleases any crowd.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 35

Total Time 50

Servings: 4 drumsticks

Course: Chicken

Cuisine: American

Calories: 450

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Chicken

8 pieces Chicken Drumsticks
to taste Salt
to taste Pepper
2 tablespoons Smoked Paprika or regular paprika

For the Sauce

4 cloves Garlic minced
2 tablespoons Dijon Mustard
1 cup Heavy Cream or half-and-half
2 tablespoons Flour or cornstarch for gluten-free
1 cup Chicken Broth or vegetable broth
1 teaspoon Crushed Red Pepper Flakes omit for mildness

For the Rice

2 cups Steamed Rice jasmine or basmati

Equipment

Oven
Roasting pan
Skillet
Whisk

Method

Cooking Steps

Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and prepare a roasting pan.
Season the chicken drumsticks with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika.
Roast the chicken drumsticks in the oven for 30–35 minutes until golden and cooked through.
Sauté the minced garlic in a heated skillet until fragrant.
Add flour to garlic in the skillet, whisking to create a roux.
Pour in the chicken broth and heavy cream, continuing to whisk until smooth and thickened.
Stir in Dijon mustard and crushed red pepper flakes, simmering for a few more minutes.
Combine the roasted chicken with the creamy sauce in the skillet, warming together.
Serve the creamy chicken drumsticks over the fluffy steamed rice.

Nutrition

Serving: 1drumstickCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For a thicker sauce, let it simmer longer. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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