Description

Hunahgly inspired, seared chicken drumsticks basted in a rich, smoky-creamy sauce served over fluffy steamed rice. The combination of oven-roasted meat and velvety herbs delivers a balanced twist on comfort food.

Ingredients

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6 Raw Chicken Drumsticks with Skin (500g)
2 Tablespoons Olive Oil (Divided)
3 Tablespoons Smoked Paprika (2 for sauce, 1 for seasoning)
1 Onion (Chopped)
3 Cloves Garlic (Minced)
1 Teaspoon Salt
1/2 Teaspoon Black Pepper
2 Cups Chicken Broth
120 ml Heavy Cream
2 Tablespoons Tomato Paste
1 Teaspoon Dijon Mustard
3 Tablespoons All-Purpose Flour (Cooked in butter for sauce)
1 Tablespoon Unsalted Butter
2 Tablespoons Chopped Fresh Parsley (Plus extra for garnish)
1/2 Cup Steamed Jasmine Rice

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Instructions

1. Season chicken drumsticks heavily with smoked paprika and sea salt under skin
2. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in oven-safe skillet, sear drumsticks skin-side down 5-7 minutes until golden
3. Roast at 400°F (200°C) 30 minutes until meat is tender and skin crispy
4. In same skillet with remaining paprika, sauté onion and garlic in 1 tbsp olive oil 5 minutes
5. Add flour, cook 1 minute. Whisk in chicken broth until smooth
6. Simmer sauce 20 minutes, then stir in tomato paste, Dijon mustard, and crème fraîche
7. Reduce heat, simmer 10 minutes until sauce is thick and coats spoon
8. Return roasted drumsticks to pan, baste with sauce 5 minutes
9. Rest chicken 10 minutes before carving, serve over fluffy jasmine rice

Notes

1. For non-dairy option: use coconut milk replacing heavy cream
2. Add 1 tsp caraway seeds for authentic Hungarian flavor
3. Chicken skin must be intact for best basting results
4. When storing: sauce keeps 3 days in fridge, freeze basted chicken separately

Prep Time: 15
Cook Time: 40
Category: Easy Chicken Dinner Recipes for Busy Nights
Method: Roasting with Simmering
Cuisine: Hungarian-Inspired Modern

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 chicken drumstick with 1/2 cup rice and sauce
Calories: 420
Sugar: 3g
Sodium: 600mg
Fat: 28g
Saturated Fat: 12g
Carbohydrates: 15g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 40g
Cholesterol: 170mg