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    Chicken Coconut Curry Drumsticks Recipe

    Last Modified: Jan 18, 2023 by Paleo Leaper · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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    Tomato sauce and coconut milk make a creamy, flavorful curry base, especially when you add some delicious homemade chicken stock.

    But curry wouldn’t be curry without the spices, so throw in some garam masala, chilis, ginger, and other flavorings to give it some zing. Simmer it all together to let the flavors mix, and you’re done.

    Chicken Coconut Curry Drumsticks

    This would be an easy recipe for making portable leftovers, even if you need something finger-friendly for your leftover meal. Just cook up a bunch of drumsticks in the sauce, more than you need for the first meal.

    Take some of them out and pack just the drumsticks, without a lot of sauce, for your leftovers. They’ll still have the curry flavor from being cooked in the sauce, but without the messiness of actually bringing the sauce to work or school.

    If you like the sauce, try serving this over something that really soaks it up – basically, a vegetable side that doubles as a sauce delivery vehicle.

    Roasted broccoli or riced cauliflower would be two simple options (you can even buy pre-riced cauliflower now, so there is no need to grate it all yourself).

    Or just enjoy the sauce straight from the spoon and serve the curry with any roasted vegetables - like these ones, which even have curry oil to match.

    Chicken Coconut Curry Drumsticks Recipe

    SERVES: 4 PREP: 20 min COOK: 35 min

    Ingredients

    • 10 to 12 chicken drumsticks
    • 1 onion, finely chopped
    • 4 garlic cloves, minced
    • 2 cups tomato sauce
    • 1 cup chicken stock
    • 1 cup coconut milk
    • 1 tbsp. fresh ginger, grated
    • 2 tbsp. Garam Masala
    • 2 tsp. paprika
    • ½ tsp. ground cinnamon
    • 1 tsp. chili flakes
    • Fresh cilantro, minced
    • Cooking fat
    • Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
    Chicken Coconut Curry Drumsticks Recipe Preparation

    Preparation

    1. Melt some cooking fat in a skillet over medium-high heat.
    2. Brown the chicken drumsticks on all sides. Remove and set aside.
    3. Add the onion, garlic, and ginger to the skillet, and cook until soft and fragrant, about 3 to 4 minutes.
    4. Pour in the tomato sauce, chicken stock, and spices, and let simmer for 3 to 4 minutes while stirring.
    5. Return the chicken to the skillet. Turn the heat down and allow to simmer for about 15 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.
    6. Pour in the coconut milk, adjust the seasoning, and give everything a good stir.
    7. Simmer for another 5 minutes and serve topped with fresh cilantro.

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    Chicken Coconut Curry Drumsticks Recipe

    Chicken Coconut Curry Drumsticks Recipe

    Spice up chicken drumsticks with this rich base of tomato sauce and coconut milk, seasoned with a blend of curry spices.
    5 from 2 votes
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    Prep Time 20 minutes mins
    Cook Time 35 minutes mins
    Total Time 55 minutes mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine American
    Servings 4 people
    Calories 838 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 10 to 12 chicken drumsticks
    • 1 onion finely chopped
    • 4 garlic cloves minced
    • 2 cups tomato sauce
    • 1 cup chicken stock
    • 1 cup coconut milk
    • 1 tbsp. fresh ginger grated
    • 2 tbsp. Garam Masala
    • 2 tsp. paprika
    • ½ tsp. ground cinnamon
    • 1 tsp. chili flakes
    • Fresh cilantro minced
    • Cooking fat
    • Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

    Instructions
     

    • Melt some cooking fat in a skillet over medium-high heat.
      Cooking fat
    • Brown the chicken drumsticks on all sides. Remove and set aside.
      10 to 12 chicken drumsticks
    • Add the onion, garlic, and ginger to the skillet, and cook until soft and fragrant, about 3 to 4 minutes.
      1 onion, 4 garlic cloves, 1 tbsp. fresh ginger
    • Pour in the tomato sauce, chicken stock, and spices, and let simmer for 3 to 4 minutes while stirring.
      2 cups tomato sauce, 1 cup chicken stock, 2 tbsp. Garam Masala, 2 tsp. paprika, ½ tsp. ground cinnamon, 1 tsp. chili flakes
    • Return the chicken to the skillet. Turn the heat down and allow to simmer for about 15 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.
    • Pour in the coconut milk, adjust the seasoning, and give everything a good stir.
      1 cup coconut milk, Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
    • Simmer for another 5 minutes and serve topped with fresh cilantro.
      Fresh cilantro

    Nutrition

    Calories: 838kcalCarbohydrates: 19gProtein: 60gFat: 58gSaturated Fat: 23gPolyunsaturated Fat: 10gMonounsaturated Fat: 19gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 219mgSodium: 904mgPotassium: 1248mgFiber: 5gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 2519IUVitamin C: 17mgCalcium: 89mgIron: 7mg
    Keyword chicken drumsticks, coconut, curry
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    Filed Under: Paleo Chicken and Poultry Recipes, Paleo Recipes Tagged With: cooking: fast prep, cooking: stovetop, diet: dairy-free, diet: egg-free, diet: no sweeteners, diet: nut-free, diet: shellfish-free, good for leftovers, Paleo Budget-Friendly Recipes, Paleo Dinner Recipes, Paleo Kid-Friendly Recipes

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