Chicken drumstick recipes

Whether you're looking for a change from chicken breasts or delicious new ideas to keep the family fed and happy, our chicken drumstick recipes are sure to inspire. From BBQ chicken drumsticks with tabbouleh to DIY Kentucky fried chicken, we've got lots of recipes to choose from.

Chicken drumsticks with sweet potato wedges and chimichurri
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Our chicken drumstick recipes are sure to inspire, whether you're looking for a change from chicken breasts or delicious new ideas to keep the family fed and happy. From BBQ chicken drumsticks with tabbouleh to DIY Kentucky fried chicken, we've got lots of recipes to choose from.

These chicken drumstick recipes are so easy to make, they can be cooked in a variety of different ways and flavoured too. You're going to be spoilt for choice with this lot...

Whether you're looking for a change from chicken breasts or delicious new ideas to keep the family fed and happy, our chicken drumstick recipes are sure to inspire.

From BBQ chicken drumsticks with tabbouleh to DIY Kentucky fried chicken, we've got lots of chicken recipes to choose from.

Chicken drumsticks are a reasonably cheap cut of meat that can be bought in most supermarkets, fresh or frozen, and are ideal if you're on a budget. They're quick to cook and can be served with pretty much anything - from rice to salad.

Click through to see all of our favourite chicken drumstick recipes...

Baked spiced chicken with pomegranate

Baked spiced chicken with pomegranate

Baked in a mixture of warming spices including cumin and ginger - these chicken drumsticks have a delicious Middle-Eastern flavour. Serve on a bed of rice studded with pomegranate seeds for an authentic finish.

Get the recipe: Baked spiced chicken with pomegranate

BBQ chicken drumsticks with tabbouleh

BBQ chicken drumsticks with tabbouleh

These chicken drumsticks are perfect for cooking on the BBQ to get that irresistible chargrilled taste. They only take 20 mins to whip up, and that includes making the herby tabbouleh - it really complements the BBQ flavours of the chicken marinade.

Get the recipe: BBQ chicken drumsticks with tabbouleh

Chicken drumsticks with sweet potato wedges and chimichurri

Chicken drumsticks with sweet potato wedges and chimichurri

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This chicken drumsticks one-pot is bursting with flavourthanks to the chimichurri sauce made with chilli flakes, shallots and red-wine vinegar. Add a dash of soy sauce to your chicken and cook until golden.

Get the recipe: Chicken drumsticks with sweet potato wedges and chimichurri

Spicy chicken drumsticks

Spicy chicken drumsticks

This recipe will turn those plain and boring chicken drumsticks into delicious spicy numbers. A few garlic cloves, tomato ketchup and soft brown sugar makes the base of the marinade, which is generously smothered over each drumstick. Try them at your next BBQ.

Get the recipe: Spicy chicken drumsticks

Green curry chicken drumsticks

Green curry chicken drumsticks

These green curry chicken drumsticks are just delicious. Perfect cooked on the BBQ, these drumsticks are marinadaed with natural yogurt, curry powder and mint. For the best flavour, let them absorb the marinade overnight, covered in the fridge.

Get the recipe: Green curry chicken drumsticks

Thai-style chicken

Thai-style chicken

Give those chicken drumsticks an Oriental twist with this simple marinade made from lemongrass, fresh ginger and rice vinegar. The mixture works really well, giving each piece of chicken an intense flavour both inside and out.

Get the recipe: Thai-style chicken

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Southern fried chicken

Southern fried chicken

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Southern fried chicken is really easy to make. The batter is cheap, quick and easy andmade up of plain flour, spices and polenta for extra crunch. This Southern-style fried chicken is so much better than takeaway, plus you know exactly what goes into each piece.

Get the recipe: Southern fried chicken

Sticky chicken

Sticky chicken

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Why not cook your chicken drumsticks in a sticky, sweet sauce? This recipe is ideal for barbecues or buffets when catering for a lot of people as you can make a lot in one batch. The glaze is made from soy sauce and mustard for a spicy, tangy and crisp chicken skin once cooked.

Get the recipe: Sticky chicken

Peri-Peri chicken

Peri-Peri chicken

Give your chicken wings some serious spice with this delicious homemade Peri-Peri sauce. Taking only 40 mins to make, this delicious marinade will made your chicken extra tender and moist.

Get the recipe: Peri-Peri chicken

Paprika chicken casserole

Paprika chicken casserole

This dish is ideal for feeding a lot of hungry people in one go. It's one of our favourite winter warmers and doesn't break the bank to make either. The warming flavour of the paprika works wonders with the mixture of chicken drumsticks and thighs. The meat will literally fall of the bone.

Get the recipe: Paprika chicken casserole

Mediterranean-style barbecue chicken

Mediterranean-style barbecue chicken

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With only three ingredients in the marinade: sun-dried tomato paste, rosemary leaves and balsamic vinegar, you can transform your drumsticks in a matter of minutes. The vinegar will give your marinade real zing, as well as making sure that the meat inside stays tender and succulent.

Get the recipe: Mediterranean-style barbecue chicken

Chicken drumstick roast

Chicken drumstick roast

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This all-in-one roast is ideal if you're catering for a lot of people (you could even make acouple of trays). It doesn't take much effort to whip up, adding a few ingredients like potatoes, onion and red wine vinegar to give the drumsticks as much flavour as possible. Pop in the oven and let it work its magic!

Get the recipe: Chicken drumstick roast

Anna Hales' African-style chicken stew

Anna Hales' African-style chicken stew

This classic African-style stew combines ginger, cumin and tabasco sauce together to make a flavour-packed stock. A handful of veggies like peppers and sweet potato means a portion of this dish counts for a couple of your five-a-day. Try it with couscous.

Get the recipe: Anna Hales' African-style chicken stew

Jamaican rice and beans with jerk chicken

Jamaican rice and beans with jerk chicken

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Spice up your night with this recipe. Each drumstick is coated in fiery jerk seasoning along with garlic, barbecue sauce and onion for the ultimate flavour. Served with basmati rice and creamed coconut, we think this dish is sure to keep everyone happy - especially if they're a fan of spice.

Get the recipe: Jamaican rice and beans with jerk chicken

Chicken and rice hotpot

Chicken and rice hotpot

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We just love this hotpot. With similar flavours to a jambalaya, this dish is quick to cook and is pretty cheap to whip up too ,using mostly storecupboard ingredients like rice, chicken stock and seasoning. This is a great one for the whole family as it's not too spicy but still full of flavour.

Get the recipe: Chicken and rice hotpot

Honey and mustard drumsticks

Honey and mustard drumsticks

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We just love the combination of honey and mustard, especially in this recipe. All you need is some thick honey, mustard and lemon juice and you're ready to go. Smother on each drumstick and cook in the oven or pop onto the BBQ - it's that simple!

Get the recipe: Honey and mustard drumsticks

Kentucky fried chicken

Kentucky fried chicken

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Try our classic Kentucky fried chicken

Skill level: Easy

Bring a taste of America to your Saturday nights with our delicious Kentucky fried chicken recipe. This is a much healthier version as they are baked rather than deep fried yet they still manage to keep all their delicious crispness.

Baked chicken jambalaya

Baked chicken jambalaya

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If you're a fan of strong flavours, you must try making this delicious chicken jambalaya -a traditional stew from the American south. This recipe uses both chicken drumsticks and thighs and works out at only 400 calories per portion. Lightly fry the chicken pieces before adding to the dish and letting the oven do all the hard work for you.

Get the recipe: Baked chicken jambalaya

Finger lickin' chicken drummers

Finger lickin' chicken drummers

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This is a simple recipe that will transform your chicken drumsticks in minutes. The garlic, lime and tomato salsa will give your dish a real kick of flavour.

Get the recipe: Finger-lickin' chicken drummers

Tana Ramsay's lemon chicken stew

Tana Ramsay's lemon chicken stew

Using chicken drumsticks in this recipe makes it much cheaper than your average stew but still with a generous amount of meat. The refreshing flavours from the celery, tomato and lemon juice makes this stew ideal for the summer months, too.

Get the recipe: Tana Ramsay's lemon chicken stew

Parmesan chicken drumsticks

Parmesan chicken drumsticks :: Chicken recipes :: goodtoknow

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The richness of the Parmesan cheese works really well with chicken in this recipe. Plus it only takes 45 mins to prepare and cook these drumsticks, meaning they're a quick go-to recipe. Serve with rice, potatoes or on a bed of freshly-prepared salad leaves.

Get the recipe: Parmesan chicken drumsticks

Jessica Dady
Food Editor

Jessica Dady is Food Editor at GoodtoKnow and has over 11 years of experience as a digital editor, specialising in all things food, recipes, and SEO. From the must-buy seasonal food hampers and advent calendars for Christmas to the family-friendly air fryers that’ll make dinner time a breeze, Jessica loves trying and testing various food products to find the best of the best for the busy parents among us. Over the years of working with GoodtoKnow, Jessica has had the privilege of working alongside Future’s Test Kitchen to create exclusive videos - as well as writing, testing, and shooting her own recipes. When she’s not embracing the great outdoors with her family at the weekends, Jessica enjoys baking up a storm in the kitchen with her favourite bakes being chocolate chip cookies, cupcakes, and a tray of gooey chocolate brownies