Chicken Drumsticks and Rice

Drumsticks simmered with carrots, then finished with rice in the same pot.

Prep 15 minCook 1 hr 5 minTotal 1 hr 20 min
chickenriceone pot

Ingredients

9 items
  • 10

    chicken drumstick

    10 chicken drumsticks

  • 1.5 cups

    rice

    1.5 cups rice

  • 1

    onion

    1 onion, chopped

  • carrot

    Carrots, cut into matchsticks

  • salt

    Salt

  • black pepper

    Black pepper

  • 1/2 teaspoon

    garlic powder

    1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

  • 1/2 teaspoon

    onion powder

    1/2 teaspoon onion powder

  • 3 cups

    water

    3 cups water

Steps

  1. 1

    Fry the onion in a pot, then add the chicken drumsticks and sear them on both sides until lightly browned.

  2. 2

    Add the carrots and continue frying with the chicken.

  3. 3

    Add the water, then season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.

  4. 4

    Bring to a boil, reduce the heat, and simmer for 45 minutes.

  5. 5

    Remove the drumsticks and set them aside.

  6. 6

    Soak the rice in boiling water for 30 minutes, then rinse and drain it.

  7. 7

    Add the rice to the pot, adjust seasoning if needed, bring to a boil, then lower the heat and cook for exactly 20 minutes.

  8. 8

    Return the drumsticks to the pot just long enough to warm through before serving.