BBQ Smothered Chicken Drumsticks with Mashed Potatoes & Green Beans 

Ingredients

BBQ Smothered Chicken Drumsticks

• 4–6 chicken drumsticks
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• Salt, to taste
• ½ cup BBQ sauce
• 1 small onion, sliced
• ½ green bell pepper, sliced (optional)

Mashed Potatoes

• 3 lbs potatoes, peeled and boiled
• 4 tablespoons butter
• ½ cup milk or cream
• Salt and black pepper, to taste

Green Beans

• 2 cups green beans (fresh or canned)
• 1 tablespoon butter or olive oil
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• Salt and black pepper, to taste

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. Season the Chicken

Pat the drumsticks dry. Toss with olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, black pepper, and salt until evenly coated.

2. Sear Until Golden

Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken drumsticks and sear on all sides until golden brown, about 6–8 minutes. Remove excess grease if needed.

3. Smother with BBQ Sauce

Reduce heat to medium. Add sliced onion and bell pepper to the skillet. Pour in the BBQ sauce and stir to coat the chicken.

Cover and simmer for 20–25 minutes, turning occasionally, until the chicken is tender and fully cooked.

4. Make the Mashed Potatoes

Mash the hot boiled potatoes with butter and milk until smooth and creamy. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Keep warm.

5. Cook the Green Beans

Heat butter or olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add green beans and garlic powder. Season with salt and pepper and sauté for 5–7 minutes until tender.

6. Serve

Plate the BBQ smothered chicken with mashed potatoes and green beans. Spoon extra BBQ sauce and onions over the chicken for maximum flavor.