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Indian Spiced Drumsticks recipeLately, my boys have been all about the chicken drumstick. I am not sure why all of the sudden, maybe they are getting in touch with their inner cavemen, but I am not complaining. We never ate drumsticks as a kid, so I never thought to make them. Uh, I have been missing out, they are cheap. I made this dinner for less than 5 dollars. Granted, I had all of the spices, but drumsticks and yogurt make for inexpensive meal. One that is full of protein and my kids love.

This is Indian spiced, but not spicy. There is a big difference between the two. I have noticed that my kids really like Indian spices, they love my Butter Chicken and Curry. I think that we assume that our kids are not going to like stronger spices, but mine seem to really like them. I guess it makes sense, kids in India eat Indian food, right? The chicken becomes so tender when you marinate it in yogurt. You could also use breasts, thighs, whatever you have. The beauty of this is that you can get it all ready to go the night before while you are making dinner, and you have dinner ready for the next night. Two for the price of one.

Don’t be afraid of the long list of spices. If you don’t have all of them, don’t worry. Any combination will work. On a side note, my best friend puts turmeric on everything. It is what gives this chicken the beautiful yellow color. Turmeric doesn’t have a lot of flavor, but it supposedly has a lot of health benefits.

indian spiced drumstick recipe1 1/2 cups Mountain High Yoghurt, Original Style
2 Tablespoons honey
1 Tablespoon curry powder
1 Tablespoon paprika
2 teaspoons turmeric
2 teaspoons ground coriander
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/8 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
12 chicken drumsticks

indian spiced chicken drumsticks recipeIn a small bowl, mix together yoghurt and honey.

indian spiced chicken drumstick recipeAdd all of the spices to the bowl.

Indian spiced chicken drumstick recipe Add the drumsticks to a Ziploc bag.

indian spiced chicken drumstick recipePour yoghurt mixture over chicken.

indian spiced chicken drumstick recipePlace in a casserole dish (just in case the bag opens, it saves cleaning up a huge mess) and marinate for 2 hours or overnight.
indian spiced chicken drumstick recipeTake the drumsticks out of the bag, remove excess yoghurt.

indian spiced chicken drumstick recipePlace in a large pan and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
indian spiced chicken drumstick recipeBake in a preheated 375 degree oven for 35 to 40 minutes or until an instant-read thermometer reads 170 degrees. I like to serve it with some cilantro leaves. If your children like to dip, try this Yogurt Herb Dipping Sauce.

indian spiced chicken drumstick recipe

Indian Spiced Drumsticks

Indian Spiced Drumsticks

Yield: makes 12 drumsticks

Indian Spiced Drumsticks are soaked in flavor. Yogurt tenderizes the drumsticks and the spices give these drumsticks exceptional flavor.

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups Mountain High Yoghurt, Original Style
  • 2 Tablespoons honey
  • 1 Tablespoon curry powder
  • 1 Tablespoon paprika
  • 2 teaspoons turmeric
  • 2 teaspoons ground coriander
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground cardamom
  • 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 12 chicken drumsticks

Instructions

  1. In a small bowl, mix together yoghurt, honey, and all spices. Mix until everything is combined. Add the drumsticks to a Ziploc bag. Pour yoghurt mixture over chicken. Place in a casserole dish (just in case the bag opens, it saves cleaning up a huge mess) and marinate for 2 hours or overnight.
  2. Take the drumsticks out of the bag, remove excess yoghurt. Place in a large pan and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Bake in a preheated 375 degree oven for 35 to 40 minutes or until an instant-read thermometer reads 170 degrees.
Nutrition Information:

Amount Per Serving: Calories: 0Total Fat: 0g

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This post is part of my partnership with Mountain High Yoghurt. All opinions are my own.

Shelly

Thursday 24th of February 2022

By far the best tasting indian chicken ever tasted and I have made many indian chicken but never found the right masala. Whole family gobbled it all up. Taste better than restaurant quality. The sauce is good on any meat including for biriyani dishes. Will make a big batch of the dry spices to use.

Carmen

Wednesday 17th of June 2015

I forgot to ask. What is Mountain High Yogurt? I've never seen it here. What can I use instead?

bakedbree

Friday 26th of June 2015

Just use plain yogurt.

Kena

Tuesday 23rd of December 2014

I bought drumsticks on sale yesterday and found this recipe. Had every spice but cardamon and used buttermilk instead of yogurt. It's marinating in the fridge now and smells delightful! Can't wait for dinner. Any side dish suggestions besides rice?

bakedbree

Thursday 25th of December 2014

Sauteed spinach. Roasted vegetables.

Antony

Saturday 20th of December 2014

Good served when people are cold :), super healthy yummy ...

Mayoorran

Wednesday 12th of March 2014

I am gonna try this now. It seems easy and delicious. Thanks for sharing. Pls share more and more such recipes to ease the life of learners like me!!

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