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Easy Stewed Chicken Drumsticks in Gravy

These easy stewed chicken drumsticks are seared until golden, then braised with peppers, onions and seasonings in a rich, savory gravy until fall-off-the-bone tender.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time50 minutes
1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Author: natasha

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 8 chicken drumsticks
  • 1 tbsp all-purpose seasoning or to taste
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 packet Sazón to taste
  • –2 tablespoon Italian dressing
  • –2 tablespoons olive oil for searing
  • 1 cup water plus more if needed
  • 1 small onion sliced
  • 1 red bell pepper sliced
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro roughly chopped
  • 1 tablespoon garlic paste
  • 1 tablespoon ginger paste
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Pat the chicken drumsticks dry and add them to a large bowl.
  • Season with all-purpose seasoning, smoked paprika, onion powder, garlic powder and Sazón plus salt and pepper to taste.
  • Add the Italian dressing and toss until the chicken is thoroughly coated.
  • Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
  • Add the chicken and sear until lightly browned and golden on all sides.
  • Add about 1 cup of water to the bowl used to season the chicken. Swirl the water around to collect the remaining seasoning, then pour it into the Dutch oven.
  • Make sure the liquid only comes partially up the chicken rather than completely submerging it.
  • Cover and bring to a steady simmer. Cook for about 20 minutes.
  • Add the onion, red bell pepper, cilantro, garlic paste and ginger paste.
  • Cover and continue simmering for another 15–20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and reaches your preferred level of tenderness.
  • Allow the gravy to reduce to your desired consistency, if needed.
  • Spoon the gravy and vegetables generously over the chicken and serve warm with your favorite sides.

Notes

As the chicken cooks down, the liquid will reduce into a nice, thick gravy. Go easy on the salt in the beginning and taste the gravy before adding more. How salty it gets will depend on your seasonings and how much the gravy reduces. If you need more liquid as the chicken cooks, you can always add a little more water, but remember, you can always add more, you can’t take it away! Sub bone broth or chicken broth for water for an even richer flavor. Add potatoes and carrots to further stretch the dish.