Adobo Drumsticks & Rice

Step 1

Heat oil in a pan on medium.

Step 2

Pat the chicken drumsticks dry then season with 2 tbsp adobo seasoning, 2 tbsp paprika, salt, pepper, and fresh lemon juice (1/2 lemon). Use more seasoning if needed.

Step 3

Once the oil is hot, add the chicken to the pan to brown the sides. Do not fully cook, just crisp the skin until golden brown then remove chicken from the pan.

Step 4

Using the same pan, add 2 tbsp of butter and mix around the pan to scrape up the fond.

Step 5

Add 1 sliced white onion and 2 minced garlic cloves to the pan and sauté on low heat.

Step 6

Add 2 cups of your rinsed basmati rice, 4 cups of chicken stock, and all the same seasonings used on the chicken.

Step 7

Bring to a boil then add the chicken drumsticks back into the pan.

Step 8

Cover the pan then let it simmer for 15-20 minutes.

Step 9

Garnish with roughly chopped parsley and sliced lemon.