Chicken Drumsticks with Bulgur (One-Pan Bake)

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Chicken Drumsticks with Bulgur (One-Pan Bake)

Everything cooks together in one pan in this cozy, fuss-free bake: tender, golden chicken drumsticks over fluffy bulgur with sweet carrots and onion. It is the kind of weeknight dinner that practically makes itself. If you love one-pan chicken, try this Deli-Style Chicken Roulade or this One-Pan Spicy Minced Meat Pasta for another easy, all-in-one meal.

Golden baked chicken drumsticks served over fluffy bulgur with carrots in a baking dish

Ingredients

  • 6 chicken drumsticks
  • 120 g (2/3 cup) bulgur
  • 240 ml (1 cup) water
  • 100 g (1 medium) carrot, grated
  • 50 g (1 small) onion, finely diced
  • 100 g (1/3 cup + 1 tbsp) sour cream (15%)
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Skin the drumsticks, season with salt, pepper and sour cream, and toss to coat. Rest 30 minutes (or overnight in the fridge).
  2. Saute the onion and grated carrot over medium heat for 5-6 minutes.
  3. Spread the vegetables in a baking dish, pour in the bulgur and water and season with a little salt. Arrange the drumsticks on top.
  4. Cover with foil and bake at 180 C (350 F), top and bottom heat, for 40 minutes.
  5. Uncover and bake 10 minutes more until golden.

Tips

  • Marinating overnight gives the chicken even more flavor and tenderness.
  • Keep the dish covered for most of the bake so the bulgur steams through and stays fluffy.
  • Check that the chicken is cooked through before serving; guidance on safe cooking can be found at the USDA.

Nutrition: per 100 g: 101.7 kcal, protein 6.6 g, fat 3.3 g, carbs 10.9 g

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