Description
This hearty, one-pan dish of Baked Chicken Drumsticks with Buckwheat and Vegetables is a simple, flavorful meal that brings out the earthy taste of buckwheat paired with tender, spiced chicken. Perfect for a cozy dinner, this recipe combines affordable, easy-to-find ingredients with spices like paprika, coriander, garlic, and curry, creating a warming and satisfying meal. Buckwheat, often used in Eastern European cooking, provides a healthy and gluten-free base rich in fiber and nutrients, while the chicken drumsticks add protein and delicious flavor. This recipe is straightforward and family-friendly, offering a balanced meal in a single dish.
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Ingredients
- Chicken drumsticks: 5-6 pieces
- Buckwheat groats: 300g
- Water: 500ml
- Onion: 1, finely chopped
- Carrot: 1, grated
- Salt: 1 tsp or to taste
- Paprika: 1 tsp
- Coriander: 1/2 tsp
- Dried garlic powder: 1/2 tsp
- Curry powder: 1/3 tsp
- Vegetable oil: 2-3 tbsp
- Garlic cloves: 3-4, whole or sliced
Instructions
1. Prepare the Ingredients:
- Rinse the Buckwheat:
Rinse the buckwheat groats under cold water to remove any impurities and set them aside. - Season the Chicken:
Place the chicken drumsticks in a bowl and season with salt, paprika, coriander, garlic powder, and curry powder. Add a tablespoon of vegetable oil and mix until the chicken is well coated in the spices. Allow the chicken to marinate while you prepare the vegetables. - Chop the Vegetables:
Finely chop the onion and grate the carrot. Peel the garlic cloves, leaving them whole or cutting them in half if they’re large.
2. Assemble the Dish:
- Layer the Ingredients in a Baking Dish:
In a large, oven-safe baking dish or casserole, spread the rinsed buckwheat in an even layer. - Add the Vegetables and Water:
Sprinkle the chopped onion and grated carrot over the buckwheat. Pour 500ml of water into the dish, making sure the buckwheat is submerged. - Add the Chicken and Garlic:
Arrange the seasoned chicken drumsticks on top of the buckwheat and vegetables. Tuck the garlic cloves around the chicken for added flavor. - Drizzle with Oil:
Drizzle a bit more vegetable oil over the chicken and buckwheat to help them brown and develop flavor as they bake.
3. Bake the Dish:
- Preheat the Oven:
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). - Bake the Chicken and Buckwheat:
Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 40 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes or until the chicken is golden and fully cooked, and the buckwheat has absorbed all the water.
4. Serve:
- Let Rest and Serve:
Allow the dish to rest for a few minutes after baking to let the flavors settle. Serve the chicken drumsticks with portions of the seasoned buckwheat and vegetables.
- Prep Time: 15mins
- Cook Time: 45mins