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Garlic Butter Drumsticks with Yellow Rice

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A soulful and satisfying Southern-style meal featuring garlic butter-baked drumsticks, fluffy yellow rice, tender green beans, and warm sweet cornbread. Perfect for weeknight dinners or weekend comfort food.

  • Author: Sophia
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 1–2 servings
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking, Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Southern American
  • Diet: Halal

Ingredients

  • 3–4 chicken drumsticks
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp melted butter
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp dried parsley
  • 2 cloves garlic, finely minced
  • 1 cup long-grain rice
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1/2 tsp turmeric or 1 Sazón packet (no pork)
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • Salt to taste
  • 2 cups fresh green beans, trimmed
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 1 tsp minced garlic
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Optional: 2 tbsp chicken broth (for green beans)
  • 1 box Jiffy cornbread mix (8.5 oz)
  • 1 egg
  • 1/3 cup milk

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (205°C).
  2. In a bowl, mix olive oil, melted butter, garlic powder, paprika, onion powder, pepper, salt, and parsley into a paste. Rub over drumsticks and place on lined baking sheet.
  3. Bake drumsticks for 35–40 minutes, flipping halfway. In last 5 minutes, sprinkle with minced garlic.
  4. In a pot, combine rice, chicken broth, turmeric or Sazón, garlic powder, and salt. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes. Fluff and let stand.
  5. In a skillet, melt butter and sauté green beans for 6–8 minutes. Add garlic, onion powder, salt, pepper, and optional broth. Cook until tender.
  6. In a bowl, mix Jiffy mix, egg, and milk. Pour into greased baking dish and bake at 400°F for 15–20 minutes or until golden.
  7. To serve, plate rice, top with drumsticks, add green beans on the side, and serve with warm cornbread. Spoon garlic butter from pan over drumsticks if desired.

Notes

  • Add cayenne to drumsticks for heat.
  • Use jasmine or basmati rice instead of yellow rice.
  • Add sautéed onions or smoked paprika to green beans.
  • Mix honey into cornbread batter for extra sweetness.
  • Use frozen green beans if fresh are unavailable—just thaw and pat dry.

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