Introduction
This delicious recipe for marinated chicken drumsticks with scalloped potatoes and mushrooms is sure to become a favorite in your household. The tender, flavorful chicken pairs perfectly with the creamy, cheesy potatoes and sautéed mushrooms, making it an irresistible dinner that your family will ask for again and again.
Ingredients
For the Marinated Chicken Drumsticks:
- 12 chicken drumsticks
- 30 ml (2 tablespoons) oil
- 80 ml (1/3 cup) soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons sweet ground paprika
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
For the Scalloped Potatoes:
- 600 g (1.3 lbs) potatoes, thinly sliced
- 350 g (12.3 oz) mushrooms, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 onion, thinly sliced
- 100 g (3.5 oz) cheese, grated
- 100 ml (1/2 cup) cooking cream
- 1 egg
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- Oil, as needed for cooking
Nutrition Information
- Servings: 6
- Calories: 450 per serving
Preparation Time
- Preparation time: 20 minutes
- Marinating time: 20 minutes
- Cooking time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Total time: 1 hour 50 minutes
Instructions
Step 1: Marinate the Chicken Drumsticks
- Prepare Chicken: Split the chicken thighs at the joint, keeping the drumsticks on the work surface. Save the rest for use in another recipe. Make two or three transverse cuts on both sides of each drumstick.
- Season Chicken: Place the drumsticks in a deep bowl. Sprinkle with sweet ground paprika, salt, and ground black pepper. Rub the spices into the meat with your hands to ensure each drumstick is well-coated.
- Prepare Marinade: In a separate bowl, mix the oil, soy sauce, and honey. Add freshly ground black pepper and minced garlic (4-5 cloves). Mix well.
- Marinate Chicken: Pour the marinade over the chicken drumsticks. Mix well to coat the drumsticks evenly. Cover with a plate or foil and let marinate in the fridge for at least 20 minutes.
Step 2: Prepare and Bake the Potatoes
- Prepare Potatoes: Peel the potatoes and cut them into thin slices. Arrange them in a baking dish to form an even layer. Salt to taste and add about 100 ml (1 deciliter) of water.
- Bake Potatoes: Preheat the oven to 190°C (375°F). Place the baking dish with the potatoes in the oven and bake for about 30 minutes.
Step 3: Cook the Marinated Chicken Drumsticks
- Bake Chicken: Place the marinated chicken drumsticks on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Place them in the oven above the baking dish with the potatoes. Bake for 30 minutes.
Step 4: Prepare the Mushroom Mixture
- Sauté Onions and Garlic: Clean and slice the mushrooms. Peel and chop the onion and garlic. Heat a pan with a little oil over medium heat. Add the garlic and onion. Sauté until the garlic is golden and fragrant, then remove the garlic to prevent burning. Continue to sauté the onion until golden.
- Cook Mushrooms: Add the sliced mushrooms to the pan. Season with salt and pepper, and sauté until golden.
Step 5: Prepare the Cream and Cheese Mixture
- Mix Ingredients: Grate the cheese. Crack the egg into a bowl, season with salt and pepper, and beat with a fork. Add the cream and mix well. Stir in the grated cheese.
Step 6: Assemble and Bake the Final Dish
- Combine Potatoes and Mushrooms: Remove the baked potatoes from the oven. Add the sautéed mushrooms and spread evenly over the potato layer.
- Add Cream Mixture: Pour the egg and cheese mixture over the potatoes and mushrooms. Spread evenly.
- Final Bake: Return the baking dish to the oven and bake for an additional 20-25 minutes, until the top is golden and bubbly. Brush the chicken drumsticks with any remaining marinade and bake for another 10 minutes.
Step 7: Serve
- Serve: After baking, let the dish cool slightly. Serve a piece of the scalloped potatoes with cheese and a few drumsticks on each plate. Enjoy your delicious dinner!
This delicious and hearty recipe for chicken drumsticks with scalloped potatoes and mushrooms is sure to become a family favorite. The tender, marinated chicken paired with creamy, cheesy potatoes and savory mushrooms makes for an irresistible meal that you’ll want to make again and again. Enjoy!
