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Smothered Chicken Legs over Rice

1 h 20 minServes 6Nutri-Score C€€
from @hazaleajone12 imports0 cooked
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Ingredients

6 people
  • chicken drumsticksMeat10 pieces
  • avocado oilPantry45 ml
  • butterDairy35 g
  • white onion (sliced)Produce1 piece
  • bell peppers (sliced)Produce3 pieces
  • garlic (minced)Produce4 pieces
  • flourPantry16 g
  • chicken brothPantry600 ml
  • parsley (chopped)Produce10 g
  • Creole seasoningSpices12 g
  • onion powderSpices6 g
  • garlic powderSpices6 g
  • paprikaSpices5 g
  • thymeSpices3 g
  • chicken bouillonPantry8 g
  • saltSpices5 g
  • black pepperSpices3 g
  • rice (cooked, for serving)Grains400 g

per serving

Nutrition

629kcal

Carbs
57 g
Proteins
35 g
Fat
29 g
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Tools

  • Frying pan
  • Baking dish
  • Mixing bowl
  • Oven

step by step

Method

  1. Season the chicken

    • Add the chicken drumsticks to a bowl and drizzle with avocado oil.
    • Season generously with Creole seasoning, onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, thyme, chicken bouillon, salt and pepper.
    • Mix well, making sure to get the seasoning under the skin too.
    Step 1

  2. Sear the chicken

    • Heat avocado oil in a pan and sear the chicken on both sides.
    • You don't need to cook it all the way through.
    • Remove and set aside.
    Step 2

  3. Sauté the vegetables

    • In the same pan, melt the butter.
    • Add the sliced onion and bell peppers and sauté until they start to become translucent.
    Step 3

  4. Add garlic and flour

    • Add the minced garlic and sauté for another minute.
    • Sprinkle in the flour and continue cooking until the flour is incorporated and cooked out.
    Step 4

  5. Make the gravy

    • Slowly pour in the chicken broth while stirring.
    • Add the parsley and season with Creole seasoning, onion powder, garlic powder and a little more chicken bouillon.
    • Bring to a simmer, stirring until the gravy thickens.
    Step 5

  6. Bake

    • Pour the gravy and vegetables over the chicken in a baking dish.
    • Cover tightly with foil and bake at 190 °C until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.
    Step 6

  7. Broil (optional)

    • Broil uncovered for a few minutes at the end to brown the chicken.
    Step 7

  8. Serve

    • Serve over rice and garnish with fresh parsley.
    Step 8
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