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Chicken Drumsticks Recipe

Red Tomato Chicken Drumsticks Recipe

Chicken drumsticks cooked down in red peppers and tomatoes. This sauce is absolutely delicious for an easy quick night dinner that everyone in the family will enjoy.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Chicken, Main Course
Cuisine American, Asian, Indian
Servings 4
Calories 413 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 8 chicken drumsticks
  • 1 tsp seasoning salt
  • 1 tbsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp monk fruit/erythritol blend or sugar
  • 1 large red bell pepper roughly chopped
  • 1 large red onion chopped
  • 3 large ripe tomatoes roughly chopped
  • 1 handful cilantro loosely packed (optional)
  • 1 tbsp minced garlic
  • 1 tbsp chicken bouillon or more to taste
  • 4 tbsp olive oil divided
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper optional

Instructions
 

  • Make slits on the chicken
  • In a medium bowl, add the chicken, paprika, salt, lemon juice, black pepper, and half the olive oil. Cover and marinate for at least 2 hours.
  • Add tomatoes, bell peppers and cilantro if using to a blender and blend until smooth. Set aside
  • When ready, heat 1 tbsp of olive oil in a pan and then brown the chicken on both sides until golden brown. About 6-10 minutes. Remove and set aside.
  • Ensure that the oil and pan are not burned from browning the chicken. if burnt, use a clean pan.
  • Add olive oil and onions to a pan and sautee until brown. Don't burn it. Add garlic and saute for about 1 minute then add the pureed mix, sweetener and bouillon and cayenne (if using) and mix well. Cover and cook on medium heat for 5 minutes or until the sauce thickens and almost sticks to the pan then add the chicken and water. Simmer for another 5-10 min or until it reaches your desired consistency. Serve and enjoy!
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Notes

Please note that the nutritional information is a rough estimate and can vary significantly based on the products used in the recipe

Nutrition

Calories: 413kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 29gFat: 29gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 16gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 139mgSodium: 766mgPotassium: 745mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 3020IUVitamin C: 71mgCalcium: 46mgIron: 2mg
Keyword Chicken, Chicken Drumsticks, Chicken Drumsticks Recipe, Dinner, Low-Carb, Lunch, Red Tomato Chicken Drumsticks
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