One-Pan Chicken Drumsticks with Rice and Beans
One-Pan Chicken Drumsticks with Rice and Beans is a flavorful North Indian North Indian Recipes dish prepared with quality ingredients. Season drumsticks on all sides with 2 tsp. salt and 1 tsp. black pepper.
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Easy Prep ≤ 4 steps · Fast & beginner friendly
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Moderate 5–8 steps · Everyday home cooking
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Expert ≥ 9 steps · Multi-step advanced prep
Ingredients Required
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Follow numbered steps for authentic taste and perfectionSeason drumsticks on all sides with 2 tsp. salt and 1 tsp. black pepper.
Heat oil in a large deep-sided skillet over medium-high.
Add chicken and cook, turning once halfway through, until skin is golden brown, about 10 minutes total.
Transfer to a plate.
Add onion, cinnamon, and turmeric to fat in skillet and cook over medium-high heat, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 1 minute.
Add rice and stir to coat.
Add 1 1/4 cups hot water, scraping up browned bits from pan, then stir in chickpeas, dried fruit (if using), red pepper (if using), and remaining 1/2 tsp. salt.
Nestle chicken back into skillet and bring liquid to a boil.
Immediately reduce heat to low, cover, and cook until rice is tender and chicken is cooked through, 20–25 minutes.
Remove from heat and let sit 5 minutes.
Fluff rice with a fork, then scatter herbs over.
Chef's Secret Tips & Serving Pairings
- Serve hot and fresh as a wholesome non-vegetarian meal.
- Pairs excellently with steamed rice, flatbreads, or fresh salad garnish.