Slovenian-Inspired Paprika Chicken Drumsticks with Mushrooms & Warm Potato-Cabbage Salad
A Slovenian-inspired oven supper: paprika-roasted chicken drumsticks with sautéed mushrooms and a warm vinegar-kissed potato-cabbage salad. Rustic and Central European in spirit, using seasonal CA cabbage, potatoes, onions, and mushrooms.
Back to full listIngredients
- Chicken drumsticks 6 drumsticks $3.99-$4.99
- Baby bella or white mushrooms 8 oz $2.79-$5.99
- Yellow potatoes or russet potatoes 3 medium $1.69-$1.79 each
- Organic green cabbage 1/3 head $1.10
- Yellow onion 1 small $1.99
- Organic garlic 2 cloves $2.89
- Organic parsley 2 tbsp chopped $2.29
- Olive oil 2 tbsp pantry
- Sweet paprika 1 1/2 tsp pantry
- Apple cider vinegar or white vinegar 1 1/2 tbsp pantry
- Salt and black pepper to taste pantry
Instructions
- Heat oven to 425°F.
- Pat dry 6 chicken drumsticks and toss with 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 1/2 tsp sweet paprika, 1 tsp salt, pepper, and 1 minced garlic clove.
- Arrange drumsticks on a sheet pan and roast 35 to 40 minutes, turning once, until browned and cooked through.
- Meanwhile, cut 3 medium potatoes into bite-size chunks and simmer in salted water until tender, about 10 to 12 minutes. Drain.
- Thinly slice 1/3 head cabbage and 1 small onion. Slice 8 oz mushrooms.
- Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook onions 3 minutes, then add mushrooms and cook until browned, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
- Add cabbage to the skillet with 2 tablespoons water. Cook 4 to 5 minutes until just tender.
- Fold in the cooked potatoes, 1 1/2 tablespoons vinegar, remaining minced garlic clove, and chopped parsley. Adjust salt and pepper.
- Serve the roasted paprika chicken over or beside the warm potato-cabbage mixture with mushrooms.
Cook time: 50 minutes
Estimated cost: $16-21
Health notes: Balanced and hearty. About 600-750 calories per serving, with protein and plenty of fiber-rich vegetables.
Drink pairing: Light-bodied red such as Blaufränkisch if available, or Pinot Noir.