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Easy Honey Soy Paprika Chicken Drumsticks
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Easy Honey Soy Paprika Chicken Drumsticks
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Easy Honey Soy Paprika Chicken Drumsticks

This is an oldie but a goldie recipe for incredibly easy and delicious chicken drumsticks, requiring minimal ingredients and effort. Chicken drumsticks are cooked with caramelized onions, then simmered in a rich, flavorful sauce made from tomato paste, paprika, soy sauce, and honey, creating a perfect balance of savory and sweet. It's a loved recipe for a quick and satisfying dinner.
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Sautรฉing Onions
Sautรฉing Onions

Recipe Information

15m
Prep Time
54m
Cook Time
1h 9m
Total Time
4
Servings
Easy
International
English
Nutrition (per serving)
400
Calories
35g
Protein
25g
Carbs
20g
Fat
Browning Chicken Drumsticks
Browning Chicken Drumsticks

Ingredients

  • Chicken Drumsticks
    (Approximately 2 lbs)

    8 pieces

  • Onions
    (Sliced)

    2 medium

  • Tomato Paste

    2 tablespoons

  • Paprika

    1 teaspoon

  • Soy Sauce

    3 tablespoons

  • Honey

    2 tablespoons

  • Salt
    (Or to taste)

    1 teaspoon

  • Olive Oil

    2 tablespoons

  • Water or Chicken Broth
    (For simmering)

    1 cup
Servings: 4
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Mixing Sauce Ingredients
Mixing Sauce Ingredients

Instructions

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  • 1

    Heat olive oil in a large pan or pot over medium heat. Add the sliced onions and sautรฉ until softened and lightly caramelized, about 5-7 minutes.
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    Heat olive oil in a large pan or pot over medium heat. Add the sliced onions and sautรฉ until softened and lightly caramelized, about 5-7 minutes.
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    Don't rush this step; caramelized onions add significant flavor.
  • 2

    Add the chicken drumsticks to the pan with the onions. Brown them on all sides for about 8-10 minutes.
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    Add the chicken drumsticks to the pan with the onions. Brown them on all sides for about 8-10 minutes.
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    Browning adds color and depth of flavor to the chicken.
  • 3

    Stir in the tomato paste, paprika, soy sauce, honey, and salt. Mix well to coat the chicken and onions evenly.
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    Stir in the tomato paste, paprika, soy sauce, honey, and salt. Mix well to coat the chicken and onions evenly.
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    Ensure all drumsticks are well coated with the seasoning mixture.
  • 4

    Pour in the water or chicken broth. Bring the mixture to a simmer, then reduce heat to low, cover, and let it cook for 30-35 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
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    Pour in the water or chicken broth. Bring the mixture to a simmer, then reduce heat to low, cover, and let it cook for 30-35 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
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    Make sure the liquid is simmering gently, not boiling vigorously, to keep the chicken tender.
  • 5

    Remove the lid and, if desired, increase heat to reduce the sauce slightly, if it's too thin. Serve the chicken hot with your favorite side dishes.
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    Remove the lid and, if desired, increase heat to reduce the sauce slightly, if it's too thin. Serve the chicken hot with your favorite side dishes.
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    Taste the sauce and adjust seasonings if necessary before serving. It pairs well with rice or mashed potatoes.
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