Easy Baked Curry Chicken Drumsticks Recipe

Easy Baked Curry Chicken Drumsticks Recipe

Get dinner on the table in just 30 minutes with this easy oven-baked curry chicken drumsticks recipe that you will totally love!! These chicken legs are crispy, perfectly flavored with curry, and are keto, paleo, and whole 30 compliant!

Course Dinner, Lunch

Cuisine African, American

Diet Diabetic, Gluten Free

Prep Time 35

Cook Time 35

Total Time 1 10

Servings

Calories 417kcal

Author Kate Hahnel

Equipment

Kitchen towel or cloth
Sheet pan, baking tray, or rack.
Parchment paper, paper towels, or a clean kitchen cloth.
An instant read meat thermometer
Large cup and a mixing bowl or ziploc bag

Ingredients

7-8 chicken drumsticks or legs (about 7-8 legs)
½ teaspoon turmeric
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoon curry powder
¼ cup olive oil

Instructions

Using a paper towel or clean kitchen cloth, pat-dry the chicken legs. This step is important as it will help you achieve that nice and delicious crispy bite. You don't want to skip this step.
In a small cup, prepare the marinade by mixing together olive oil, salt, turmeric and curry powder.
Transfer the drumsticks to a Ziploc bag or a large bowl and pour over the mixture. Make sure to mix properly so every bit of the legs is covered with the marinade. Let sit for at least 30 minutes.
Preheat the oven to 425°F or 220°C and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Spread the chicken legs on the baking sheet. They should be spaced out, otherwise, you may not attain the desired outer crispiness as the juices from the legs tend to run over.
Bake in the middle rack at 425°F or 220°C for 15 minutes, then carefully turn each leg and bake for another 20 minutes.
Using a tong, carefully remove one piece and place it on a plate. Use an instant-read meat thermometer to check whether it is done. It should read 165°F or 74°C. If not done bake for a further 5 minutes.
Remove from the oven, give the baked curry chicken drumsticks a resting time of about 5-10 minutes then serve.

Notes

Leave some space between the chicken drumsticks when laying them on the baking tray.
Don't forget to turn them mid-baking. That will make them crispier on the outside.
If your chicken legs or drumsticks are not as crispy as you would like them, simply put them under the broiler during the last 5 minutes of cooking. This should make the outside parts crispy.

Storage:

Using suitable airtight containers, keep them in the fridge for up to 5 days and in the freezer for up to 12 months.

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