🍗 Epic Creamy Tomato Garlic Chicken Drumsticks with Fluffy Rice 🍅🧄🔥
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 35 mins
Servings: 4
Calories per Serving: Around 500
🛒 Ingredients:
For the Chicken:
Chicken drumsticks 🍗
Salt 🧂 & pepper
Garlic powder
Smoked paprika 🌶️
Olive oil 🫒
For the Creamy Tomato Sauce:
Fresh garlic, minced 🧄
Diced tomatoes 🍅
Tomato paste
Heavy cream 🥛
Chicken broth 🍲
Butter 🧈
Fresh parsley 🌿
For the Side:
Steamed white rice 🍚
👩🍳 Instructions:
Season the drumsticks with garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper, then sear in olive oil until golden brown. Set aside. In the same pan, melt butter and sauté garlic, add diced tomatoes and tomato paste, then pour in chicken broth and let it simmer. Stir in the cream and bring the sauce to a gentle bubble. Return the drumsticks, cover, and simmer until tender. Serve hot with fluffy white rice and garnish with fresh parsley.
🔄 Notes & Variations:
Add chili flakes for a spicy kick.
Coconut milk can replace cream for a dairy-free option.
Great with naan or crusty bread too!