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# Chicken with Red Rice

A one-pot meal of golden chicken drumsticks with rice that cooks right alongside them in a tomato and paprika sauce.

## What you need

- 8 Chicken drumsticks
- 3 tbsp Oil
- 2 cups Rice
- 2 tbsp Tomato paste
- Salt
- Pepper
- Paprika
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 3 cups Boiling water

## How I make it

1. In a heavy pot, fry the drumsticks in the oil until golden on all sides, about 10 minutes.
2. In a separate bowl, stir the water, tomato paste, and spices together until smooth.
3. Pour this over the chicken, stir, and bring to a boil.
4. Add the rice, stir, and bring to a boil again.
5. Cover the pot, turn the heat down to the lowest setting, and cook for 30 minutes.
6. Turn off the heat and leave the pot covered for 5 minutes. Serve.

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