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Golden Garlic Butter Chicken Drumsticks in Rich Southern Style Gravy

Juicy chicken drumsticks coated in a golden garlic butter sauce, simmered in a rich Southern-style gravy. Perfect for a comforting family dinner.

  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 8 chicken drumsticks
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 5 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • Fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

  1. Pat chicken drumsticks dry with paper towels. Season with salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder.
  2. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, melt butter and olive oil. Add chicken drumsticks and cook until golden brown on all sides, about 8 minutes.
  3. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Remove chicken from skillet. Sprinkle flour into the pan and whisk until golden, about 2 minutes.
  5. Slowly pour in chicken broth, whisking constantly. Bring to a simmer, scraping up browned bits.
  6. Stir in heavy cream. Return chicken to skillet, skin-side up. Spoon gravy over chicken.
  7. Cover and simmer over low heat for 25 minutes, until chicken cooked through (internal temp 165°F).
  8. Uncover and simmer 5 minutes to thicken gravy. Garnish with parsley before serving.
  • Author: Chef Stella
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Method: Main Course
  • Cuisine: Southern

Nutrition

  • Calories: 520 kcal
  • Sugar: 1 g
  • Fat: 36 g
  • Carbohydrates: 8 g
  • Protein: 42 g