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Smothered chicken drumsticks with mashed potatoes and peas on a plate

Smothered Chicken Drumsticks with Mashed Potatoes & Peas

A comforting dish featuring juicy chicken drumsticks smothered in a flavorful homemade gravy, served with creamy mashed potatoes and peas.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Comfort Food, Southern
Calories: 650
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces chicken drumsticks Fresh, organic drumsticks if possible
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt To taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper To taste
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 tablespoon butter For flavor
  • 1 small onion finely diced onion
  • 2 cups chicken broth Use quality broth for better flavor
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour Can substitute gluten-free flour
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
For the Mashed Potatoes
  • 2 pounds potatoes, peeled and cubed Choose firm potatoes without blemishes
  • 4 tablespoons butter Can substitute with olive oil for dairy-free
  • 1/2 cup milk Use plant-based milk for dairy-free option
  • to taste Salt and pepper
For the Peas
  • 2 cups green peas
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • pinch salt

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Season the chicken drumsticks with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika.
  2. Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the drumsticks and sear until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes.
  3. Remove the chicken and reduce heat to medium. Add butter and sauté the onions until translucent, about 3 minutes.
  4. Sprinkle flour over the onions and cook for another minute, stirring constantly.
  5. Gradually whisk in the chicken broth while scraping up browned bits from the pan.
  6. Add dried parsley and thyme, then return the chicken to the skillet. Cover and simmer for 30 to 35 minutes.
Mashed Potatoes
  1. Boil potatoes in salted water until fork-tender, about 15-20 minutes.
  2. Drain the potatoes and mash with butter, milk, and salt until creamy and smooth.
Cooking Peas
  1. In a separate pan, warm peas with butter and a pinch of salt until heated through.
Serving
  1. Plate the mashed potatoes, top with gravy, serve the chicken on the side, and add the peas.

Notes

For deeper flavor, marinate chicken with seasoning overnight. Use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken reaches 165°F.