Chicken Drumsticks in Tomato Sauce

Posted On February 19, 2021

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Just a little different flavor!

Chicken Drumsticks in Tomato Sauce

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 people
Course: Chicken, Main Course, Pasta
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 4-6 chicken drumsticks
  • salt and pepper
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 yellow onion (chopped)
  • 2 cups mushrooms (quartered)
  • 1 green bell pepper (chopped)
  • 1 tbsp tomato paste
  • ½ cup red or white wine (optional)
  • 1 can 28oz crushed tomatoes
  • 1 tsp oregano (dried)
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 fresh sprig rosemary
  • 2 cloves of garlic (minced)

Equipment

  • frying pan

Method
 

  1. Sprinkle the chicken drumsticks with salt and pepper. Heat 2 tbsp of oil and cook the drumsticks on med/high heat for about 8 minutes. Turning as needed, until browned on all sides. Transfer to a plate.
  2. Add remaining 1 tbsp oil to the pan. Add the onion and sauté until it begins to soften. Add garlic, mushrooms and bell pepper and sauté for 3 minutes. Add tomato paste and stir. Pour in the wine (optional), bring to a boil. Add the crushed tomatoes, bay leaf and rosemary and bring back to a boil. Return the chicken to the pan. Let it simmer for about 20 minutes. Make sure the chicken is tender.
  3. When fully cooked remove the bay leaf and rosemary. Season with salt and pepper.
  4. In the mean time cook your favorite pasta and serve with a green salad!

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