Cream is an emulsion. yes it tends to disintegrate when heated, more so on high heat, and this is precisely how the desi ghee is made from cream. But we do use cream in no. of preparations and do it gently.
I don't know how rajat exactly went about it, or would love to see his final pic of the chicken, but the theme is very doable. He can use Bechemal Sauce aka White Sauce and add lots of cream to it and finally drop in the almost done drum sticks and he can use milk instead of water to cook the drumsticks.
You know every one has his own way and variations galore.
Hope Rajat does not take any offense.