Description
Discover how to make incredibly tender and juicy Creamy Paprika Chicken Drumsticks smothered in a rich, velvety paprika-infused sauce. This easy one-pan recipe is perfect for a satisfying weeknight dinner, especially when served with fluffy steamed rice.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 chicken drumsticks, bone-in, skin-on
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tsp smoked paprika (not sweet paprika)
- 1 cup chicken broth, low-sodium
- ½ cup heavy cream
- Fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- 1. Brown the Drumsticks: Heat olive oil in a large, heavy-bottomed pan over medium-high heat. Season drumsticks with salt and pepper. Sear drumsticks skin-side down for 5-7 minutes per side until deeply golden and crispy. Remove chicken and set aside.
- 2. Sauté Aromatics: Reduce heat to medium. Add chopped onion to the pan; sauté 3-5 minutes until softened. Add minced garlic; cook 1 minute until fragrant.
- 3. Build the Sauce: Stir in smoked paprika; cook 30 seconds. Pour in chicken broth, scraping up browned bits from the pan. Bring to a simmer.
- 4. Simmer to Perfection: Return drumsticks to the pan. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 20-25 minutes, until chicken is cooked through (165°F/74°C internal temperature). Stir in heavy cream; warm through 2-3 minutes. Season to taste and garnish with parsley if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 35 mins