48 drumstick recipes

Chicken and rice avgolemono braises drumsticks with long grain rice, spinach, and fresh dill in a silky lemon-egg sauce. A lighter Greek one-pot dinner with bright citrus depth.

Smoked chicken drumsticks rubbed with a triple-pepper blend, paprika, thyme, and garlic, then slow-smoked over wet wood until juicy and tender. A barbecue classic with serious heat.

Slow cooker barbecued turkey legs in a homemade molasses-ketchup sauce with hickory smoke salt. Fall-off-the-bone tender after 7 to 9 hours on low.

Slow cooker cassoulet with frozen chicken drumsticks, smoked turkey sausage, navy beans, and vegetables in a tomato-herb broth. A rustic French-inspired stew with 10 minutes of prep.

Chutney chicken drumsticks in a quick microwave sauce of tomato, rehydrated dried apple, raisins, orange zest, and a whisper of clove. A weeknight dinner with sweet-hot chutney flavor in 30 minutes.

Microwave Cajun spiced chicken drumsticks marinated in vegetable juice, hot sauce, and vinegar. Served over rice with a tangy vegetable sauce. Quick, low-fat, and ready in an hour.

Absolutely creamy and delicious way to prepare thrifty chicken legs and thighs.

Gingery maple chicken drumsticks browned in a skillet then baked in a maple syrup, soy sauce, sherry, and ginger glaze. The sauce thickens into a sticky, caramelized coating as it bakes.

Browned chicken drumsticks bake over a bed of rice, tomatoes, peas, bell pepper, and pimento-stuffed olives with oregano and paprika. A hearty Spanish-inspired one-pot casserole that feeds six.

Toss chicken, sausage, and lima beans into your slow cooker for this French-inspired one-pot wonder that fills your home with herb-scented warmth while you tackle your day.

Kashmiri chicken marinates slashed drumsticks and thighs in yogurt and curry paste, then simmers them with cumin, ginger, and ground almonds for a creamy, mildly spiced curry.

Chicken tandoori drumsticks marinated in a spiced yogurt sauce with cumin, coriander, turmeric, and fresh ginger, then broiled until charred and cooked through.

Oven-baked "un-fried" chicken coated in yogurt and seasoned Italian bread crumbs with Old Bay and Creole spices. Crispy, flavorful, and low-fat with no deep frying required.

Chicken and chili stew with browned drumsticks, white beans, cherry tomatoes, and chili powder, finished with fresh cilantro. A make-ahead one-pot stew loaded with garnish options.

Mediterranean chicken baked in a tomato-wine sauce with mushrooms, black olives, artichoke hearts, and Parmesan, served over pasta. A one-dish Italian-inspired chicken dinner with rich, layered flavors.

This tangy and delicious chicken dish made with a variety of spices is best served with hot Chinese noodles.