Baked Chicken Drumsticks with Creamy Mushroom Potatoes
Seasoned chicken drumsticks roasted with a soy-honey glaze, served alongside creamy mushroom and potato medley. Drumsticks are scored and marinated in a savory-sweet sauce of soy, honey, garlic, and spices, then baked until tender. The side dish features sautéed mushrooms and precooked potatoes finished with table cream for a rich, comforting one-pan meal.
Ingredients
- 10 chicken drumsticks, scored
- 2 ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
- 1 teaspoon chimichurridried oregano0.5:1herb
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- 8 potatoes, precooked, cut into smaller pieces
- 6 button mushrooms, halved
- 2 garlic cloves
- 8 tbsp water
- ¾ cups table cream
- black pepper, generous pinch
- 5 ½ tbsp soy sauce
- 3 ½ tbsp honey
- 3 ½ tbsp vegetable oil
- 3 garlic cloves, crushed
- parsley, to taste(optional)
Instructions
- 1
Score slits around drumsticks and transfer to a bowl. Season with salt, sweet paprika, and chimichurri. Rub spices by hand to absorb into the meat. Set aside.
- 2
In another bowl, combine black pepper, soy sauce, honey, vegetable oil, and crushed garlic cloves. Mix thoroughly until well combined.
- 3
Pour sauce over drumsticks and mix well until incorporated.
- 4
Transfer drumsticks to a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake in a preheated oven at 375°F for 50 minutes.
- 5
Meanwhile, cut precooked potatoes into smaller pieces and set aside.
- 6
Cut button mushrooms in half and set aside.
- 7
Heat a skillet over medium heat with a drizzle of oil. Add garlic cloves and mushrooms. Fry until slightly golden brown.
- 8
Add water to the skillet, mix, cover, and cook until water evaporates.
- 9
Add potatoes to the skillet and season with a generous pinch of black pepper and salt. Mix well.
- 10
Add table cream and cook for 5 minutes over low heat.
- 11
Top with parsley to taste. Remove drumsticks from oven and serve with the potato and mushroom mixture.
Tips
Cooking time varies based on oven power; check drumsticks are cooked through after 50 minutes.
Pre-cooking potatoes ensures they are tender by the time other components are ready.
Good to Know
Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat in a low oven or on the stovetop with a splash of water.
Prepare the soy-honey glaze and marinate drumsticks up to 8 hours in advance. Prepare potatoes and mushrooms ahead; store separately.
Serve hot with the creamy potato and mushroom mixture alongside the drumsticks. Garnish with fresh parsley.
Common Mistakes
Do not skip scoring the drumsticks to avoid uneven seasoning absorption.
Do not omit the marinating step to avoid dry chicken.
Do not cook mushrooms without covering to avoid excessive water loss before potatoes are added.
Do not exceed 5 minutes final cooking time with cream to avoid overcooking the potatoes.