Name: One-Pan Chicken Drumsticks | Epicurious
Cook time: 30 minutes
Total time: 50 minutes
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 chicken drumsticks; 2 1/2 tsp. kosher salt, divided; 1 tsp. freshly ground black pepper; 3 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil; 1 onion, finely chopped; 1 tsp. ground cinnamon or cumin; 1 tsp. ground turmeric, curry powder, or ground coriander; 1/2 cup white rice (any type except for sticky rice); 1 (15-oz.) can chickpeas, white beans, black beans, or other beans, drained, rinsed; 1/2 cup dried fruit, such as currants, raisins, cherries, or cranberries (optional); 1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes (optional); 1/4 cup coarsely chopped tender herbs, such as cilantro, parsley, mint, basil, and/or dill

A Dutch oven with chicken drumsticks embedded in yellowtinted rice chickpeas and dried cherries topped with chopped herbs.

Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Kat Boytsova

Clean out your pantry with this customizable one-pan dinner that can be seasoned with whatever spices you happen to have on hand.

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