Description
This Latin Braised Chicken Drumsticks are made with drumsticks, red onions, garlic, celery, chicken broth, tomatoes, limes, and cilantro.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 7 chicken drumsticks
- 1/2 red onion, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- ½ cup chicken broth
- 1 tomato, diced
- Juice from half lime
- 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro
Instructions
- Pat the chicken dry with paper towels. Season all over with salt ahead of time and store in the refrigerator. The longer you salt the chicken the tastier it will be.
- Add olive oil in a large saucepan on medium high heat. When oil is hot, add the chicken and brown for 4 minutes on each side. Remove the chicken and set aside on a plate.
- In the same pan, add more oil if needed. Add the onion, garlic, celery and salt and cook for 4 minutes. Add the diced tomato, oregano, chicken broth and salt and pepper. Stir, reduce heat to low heat, and cook for an hour.
- When the chicken is ready, squeeze half a lime into the sauce and stir. Garnish with cilantro.
Notes
- Choose the right cut of chicken: For braising, it's best to use bone-in, skin-on chicken pieces, such as drumsticks, thighs, or chicken legs. The bone and skin add flavor and help to keep the chicken moist during the long cooking process.
- Brown the chicken: Before braising, sear the chicken in hot oil or butter to develop a rich color and deepen the flavor. This step adds depth and complexity to the final dish.
- Use the right cooking vessel: A heavy-bottomed pot or a braising pan with a tight-fitting lid is ideal for braising. It allows for even heat distribution and retains moisture, resulting in tender and juicy chicken.
- Layer flavors: Layering flavors is key to a delicious braised chicken dish. Start with aromatics such as onions, garlic, and celery, and sauté them until softened before adding other ingredients. This builds a foundation of flavor for the dish.
- Use low and slow cooking method: Braising is a slow cooking method that requires low heat over a longer period of time. This allows the flavors to meld together and the chicken to become tender and juicy. Avoid high heat, as it may result in tough and dry chicken.
- Keep the lid on: Once you've added the braising liquid, keep the lid on the pot or pan during most of the cooking time. This helps to retain the moisture and flavors in the dish, resulting in succulent and tender chicken.
- Season properly: Taste and adjust the seasoning of the braised chicken as needed. Add salt, pepper, herbs, and spices gradually, tasting as you go to achieve the desired flavor profile.
- Let it rest: Once the braised chicken is cooked, allow it to rest for a few minutes before serving. This allows the flavors to settle and the juices to redistribute, resulting in a more flavorful and moist dish.
- Serve with accompaniments: Consider serving braised chicken with complementary side dishes, such as roasted vegetables, mashed potatoes, rice, or crusty bread, to complete the meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Braising
- Cuisine: Latin
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 171.8
- Sugar: 6.2 g
- Sodium: 228.8 mg
- Fat: 4.6 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.8 g
- Carbohydrates: 13.2 g
- Fiber: 1.7 g
- Protein: 19.8 g
- Cholesterol: 47.4 mg
