Tender, juicy chicken simmered in a rich, savory sauce with sweet peppers and caramelized onions — pure comfort food!
🧾 Description
This dish features slow-braised chicken drumsticks cooked until fall-off-the-bone tender with sweet bell peppers and onions in a rich, flavorful sauce. It’s hearty, slightly spicy, and full of deep savory flavor — perfect with rice or bread 😋
🛒 Ingredients
🍗 Chicken
6–8 chicken drumsticks
1 tsp salt
1 tsp black pepper
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp garlic powder
2 tbsp oil
🧅 Vegetables
1 large onion (sliced) 🧅
2 bell peppers (red & green) 🌶️
3 garlic cloves (minced)
🥣 Sauce
1 cup chicken broth
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp tomato paste
1 tsp chili flakes (optional 🌶️)
1 tsp sugar (balances acidity)
1 tsp dried oregano or thyme
👨🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions
🍗 1. Sear the chicken
Season drumsticks with salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder
Heat oil in a pan
Sear chicken until golden brown on all sides
Remove and set aside
🧅 2. Cook vegetables
In same pan, add onions and garlic
Sauté until soft and slightly caramelized
Add bell peppers and cook 2–3 minutes
🥣 3. Build the sauce
Stir in tomato paste
Add soy sauce, broth, sugar, herbs, chili flakes
Mix well until combined
🍗 4. Braise chicken
Return chicken to pan
Cover and simmer on low heat for 25–35 minutes
Stir occasionally until chicken is tender and sauce thickens
🔥 5. Finish & serve
Let sauce reduce slightly for richness
Serve hot with:
Rice 🍚
Mashed potatoes 🥔
Or crusty bread 🥖
🔥 Flavor Profile
Savory & rich 🍗
Sweet peppers 🌶️
Caramelized onions 🧅
Slight smoky spice 🔥
💪 Nutrition (approx. per serving)
Calories: 450–600 kcal
Protein: 35–45g 💪
Fat: 25–35g
Carbs: 10–20g
