Paprika chicken drumsticks with peppers and onion (pollo al pimentón)

Paprika chicken drumsticks with peppers and onion (pollo al pimentón) is ready in 35 minutes (15 hands-on) and has 550 kcal and 39 g of protein per serving. One serving costs about $2.43. Prices from Walmart, 2026.

Paprika chicken drumsticks with peppers and onion (pollo al pimentón)
Total time
35 min
Hands-on
15 min
Calories
550 kcal
Cost per serving
$2.43

Ingredients (Serves: 2)

  • Chicken drumsticks, bone-in500 g
  • Bell pepper400 g
  • Onion160 g
  • Tomato200 g
  • Garlic12 g
  • Sweet paprika8 g
  • Olive oil30 g
  • Fresh parsley (optional)6 g

Method

  1. Season the drumsticks with salt and half of the paprika. Heat the olive oil in a large, deep pan over medium-high heat and brown the drumsticks for 8 minutes, turning, then take them out.

  2. In the same pan, cook the sliced onion, pepper strips and sliced garlic over medium heat for 6 minutes until soft.

  3. Stir in the rest of the paprika and the chopped tomato, put the drumsticks back, cover and simmer over low heat for 18 minutes until cooked through (no pink at the bone).

  4. Uncover for the last 2 minutes to thicken the sauce and sprinkle with parsley.

Nutrition per serving

Calories550 kcal
Protein39 g
Carbohydrates27 g
Sugars15 g
Fat34 g
Fiber8 g

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