Braised Chicken Drumsticks in Tomato Sauce

What Ingredients Do You Need?

• 8 Chicken drumsticks
• 2 tbsp Olive oil
• 1 Yellow onion, diced
• 4 Garlic cloves, minced
• 28 oz can Crushed tomatoes
• 1/2 cup Chicken broth
• 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted
• 1 tsp Dried oregano
• 1/4 tsp Red pepper flakes
• 1/4 cup Fresh basil, torn
• to taste Salt and pepper

How Do You Make Braised Chicken Drumsticks in Tomato Sauce?

1. 1

   Sear the drumsticks

   Season drumsticks with salt and pepper, then brown them skin-side down in olive oil over medium-high heat until golden, about 5 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.

2. 2

   Sauté aromatics

   In the same pot, cook the onion until softened, about 4 minutes, then add garlic and cook 1 minute more.

3. 3

   Build the sauce

   Stir in crushed tomatoes, chicken broth, oregano, and red pepper flakes, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot.

4. 4

   Return chicken and braise

   Nestle the drumsticks back into the sauce, spooning some over the top. Cover and simmer gently for 30-35 minutes.

5. 5

   Add olives

   Stir in the olives during the last 10 minutes of cooking so they warm through without turning mushy.

6. 6

   Check doneness

   The drumsticks are ready when they reach at least 165°F internally and the meat pulls easily from the bone.

7. 7

   Finish and serve

   Stir in fresh basil, adjust seasoning, and serve the drumsticks and sauce over pasta, polenta, or crusty bread.