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Baked curry Chicken
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4.87 from 15 votes

Baked Curry Chicken Drumsticks

These Baked Curry Chicken Drumsticks only require a few spices to really make them stand out. They are juicy, tender, and full of flavor. 
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Total Time55 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Indian
Keyword: chicken drumsticks, curry chicken
Servings: 6
Author: Olya Shepard

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons plain yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons cumin powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon sea salt
  • 3 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1.5 lb. chicken drumsticks, or thighs
  • ¼ cup chicken broth
  • ¼ fresh lemon

Instructions

Prepare and Marinate

  • Add yogurt, olive oil, cumin powder, ginger, cinnamon, cayenne pepper, salt, and garlic to a large mixing bowl and stir to combine. Squeeze ¼ of a lemon.
  • Marinate for 30 minutes.
  • Add the chicken and mix to coat it well.

Brown the chicken

  • Brown chicken drumsticks in the pan for about 6-8 minutes in an oven safe skillet (such as cast iron pan). Deglaze the bottom of the pan with chicken broth.

Bake

  • Bake at 375 degrees Fahrenheit for 45 minutes.
  • Remove from the oven and let sit for 10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Baked Curry Chicken Drumsticks
Amount per Serving
Calories
234
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
16
g
25
%
Saturated Fat
 
4
g
25
%
Cholesterol
 
106
mg
35
%
Sodium
 
257
mg
11
%
Potassium
 
294
mg
8
%
Carbohydrates
 
2
g
1
%
Fiber
 
1
g
4
%
Sugar
 
1
g
1
%
Protein
 
21
g
42
%
Vitamin A
 
105
IU
2
%
Vitamin C
 
1
mg
1
%
Calcium
 
32
mg
3
%
Iron
 
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy only. This information comes from online calculators. Although whatsinthepan.com attempts to provide accurate nutritional information, these figures are only estimates.

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