Creamy Paprika Chicken Drumsticks: Indulgent Comfort with Rice
A creamy and indulgent dish featuring paprika-seasoned chicken drumsticks served with fluffy steamed rice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 chicken drumsticks
- 2 tablespoons paprika
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups cooked rice
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large bowl, mix paprika, garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Coat chicken drumsticks with the spice mixture.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and sear the drumsticks until golden brown.
- Transfer the drumsticks to a baking dish and pour heavy cream over them.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until fully cooked.
Notes
- Serve with cooked rice for a complete meal.
- Adjust the paprika quantity to taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 drumstick with rice
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 100mg