The Juiciest Chicken Recipe That Will Impress Your Family!

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water + bouillon

Vegetable broth is lower in calories and still flavorful.

red wine

🥗Healthier: grape juice

💰Cheaper: white wine

Grape juice provides sweetness without alcohol.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is more affordable and has a neutral flavor.

mushrooms

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: canned mushrooms

Canned mushrooms are less expensive and still add texture.

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Season chicken drumsticks with salt and pepper.

Add chicken drumsticks to the pot and brown on all sides, about 8-10 minutes.

Remove chicken from the pot and set aside.

Add chopped onion, carrots, and leeks to the pot; sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.

Pour in chicken broth and stir in thyme; bring to a simmer.

Return chicken drumsticks to the pot, ensuring they are submerged in the liquid.

Cover and reduce heat to low; simmer until chicken is tender.

Remove chicken from the pot and let rest for 5 minutes.

Increase heat to medium-high and reduce the braising liquid until slightly thickened.

Cooking Techniques

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