Name: Tex-Mex Chicken Drumsticks and Rice
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 70 min
Total time: 90 min
Yield: 3 or 4
Ingredients: 6 chicken drumsticks, coated with the following spices:; 1 tsp sweet paprika, 1 tsp white pepper, 1 tsp cinnamon, 1 tbsp garlic powder, 1 flat tsp turmeric, 1 flat tsp salt, 2-3 tbsp olive oil; 1 heaped cup white rice (medium or long grain); 1 onion, chopped; 3 garlic cloves, finely minced; 2 bell peppers (1 green and 1 red), diced; 1 handful green peas; 1 celery stalk, finely diced; 2 fresh tomatoes, chopped + 1 tbsp tomato paste; 2-3 tbsp olive oil; 1/2 tsp ground cumin; 1/2 tsp white pepper + 1/2 tsp turmeric; Chili (fresh, paste or powder), to taste - optional; 2 cups water; 1 organic chicken stock cube; Salt, to taste

"This Tex-Mex chicken drumsticks and rice casserole delivers bold Southwestern flavors in one hearty dish. Spice-rubbed drumsticks bake to crispy golden perfection atop aromatic rice loaded with bell peppers, peas, tomatoes, and warm spices. It's an easy, family-friendly meal that's comforting yet exciting."

Method 4 Steps

1

Coat the chicken drumsticks with the spices, place in a baking dish, and bake in a hot oven for about 1 hour until cooked and golden brown.
2

While the chicken bakes, prepare the rice. Heat a pan over medium heat, add the olive oil and onions. When onions are lightly browned, add garlic, diced peppers, celery, peas, fresh tomatoes, and tomato paste. Stir-fry for a few minutes, then add washed rice, remaining seasonings, water, and chicken stock cube.
3

Simmer on low heat until the rice absorbs all the liquid. Adjust seasoning to taste just before cooking is complete.
4

Serve the rice topped with the drumsticks and a side of green salad.

Tex-Mex Chicken Drumsticks and Rice

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