Chicken Drumsticks in Tomato Sauce
Posted On February 19, 2021
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Chicken Drumsticks in Tomato Sauce
Equipment
- frying pan
Ingredients
- 4-6 chicken drumsticks
- salt and pepper
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 yellow onion (chopped)
- 2 cups mushrooms (quartered)
- 1 green bell pepper (chopped)
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- ½ cup red or white wine (optional)
- 1 can 28oz crushed tomatoes
- 1 tsp oregano (dried)
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 fresh sprig rosemary
- 2 cloves of garlic (minced)
Instructions
- Sprinkle the chicken drumsticks with salt and pepper. Heat 2 tbsp of oil and cook the drumsticks on med/high heat for about 8 minutes. Turning as needed, until browned on all sides. Transfer to a plate.
- Add remaining 1 tbsp oil to the pan. Add the onion and sauté until it begins to soften. Add garlic, mushrooms and bell pepper and sauté for 3 minutes. Add tomato paste and stir. Pour in the wine (optional), bring to a boil. Add the crushed tomatoes, bay leaf and rosemary and bring back to a boil. Return the chicken to the pan. Let it simmer for about 20 minutes. Make sure the chicken is tender.
- When fully cooked remove the bay leaf and rosemary. Season with salt and pepper.
- In the mean time cook your favorite pasta and serve with a green salad!