Chicken drumsticks, French style
2 servings
70 minutes
French-inspired chicken drumsticks are a refined and aromatic dish inspired by French culinary tradition. Tender chicken drumsticks are slowly braised in butter with onions, paprika, and white vermouth, giving them a special depth of flavor. The addition of lemon juice brings a pleasant acidity, while herbs add fresh notes to the composition. The sauce made from sour cream and egg yolks makes the dish velvety and rich. This treat is perfect for a cozy family dinner or a festive table. It is served hot, surrounded by favorite side dishes—from mashed potatoes to fresh baguette that absorbs every drop of the delicate sauce.
1
In a pot, melt the butter and fry the chicken for a couple of minutes, then add finely chopped onion, salt, pepper, paprika, and vermouth. Tear the herbs by hand and add them to the chicken. Squeeze the juice from half a lemon (2 tablespoons) into a separate bowl. Place the lemon half in the pot with the chicken. Pour in water and simmer for at least 40 minutes. During this time, about 2/3 of the liquid will evaporate.
- Butter: 50 g
- Chicken drumstick: 5 piece
- Onion: 1 piece
- Salt: to taste
- Ground black pepper: to taste
- Paprika: 2 teaspoons
- Dry white vermouth: 4 tablespoons
- Fresh herbs: to taste
- Lemon: 0.5 piece
- Lemon juice: 2 tablespoons
2
For the sauce, you will need 2 tablespoons of lemon juice, 100 grams of sour cream, and 2 egg yolks. Whisk the yolks, lemon juice, and sour cream together.
- Lemon juice: 2 tablespoons
- Sour cream: 100 g
- Egg yolk: 2 pieces
3
After the chicken is stewed, we remove the pot from the heat and take out the drumsticks onto a plate. We take out half a lemon and throw it away. We pour the sauce into the remaining broth and add the chicken.
- Lemon: 0.5 piece
- Lemon juice: 2 tablespoons
- Chicken drumstick: 5 piece
4
Put on the heat and simmer for about 7 minutes, stirring occasionally. Taste the sauce and add more salt and pepper if needed.
- Salt: to taste
- Ground black pepper: to taste
