23 Deliciously Simple Chicken Drumstick Recipes

6 · Feb 21, 2015 · 49 Comments

Go ahead and buy those drumsticks in bulk. Now you have 23 Deliciously Simple Chicken Drumstick Recipes to choose from!

I’m always eyeing those huge, inexpensive packages of chicken drumsticks at the store. They’re good in theory but – for my family – unless I’m freezing half the package, I often find myself at a loss for new and interesting ways to prepare them. If you’re anything like me, you’ll appreciate having this list of delicious, easy chicken drumstick recipes at your fingertips whenever you need them! From Crispy Drumsticks with a quick 5-minute Asian Sauce to Whiskey Orange Chipotle, there’s sure to be at least a few here that you’ll keep on permanent dinner rotation.

1. Baked Garlic & Ginger Chicken Drumsticks

Get the recipe at Jo Cooks

2. Crispy Asian Chicken Drumsticks

Get the recipe here at The Wicked Noodle

3. Slow-Roasted Chicken Legs with Sun-Dried Tomatoes

Get the Recipe at Three Beans on a String

4. Pomegranate Glazed Chicken Drumsticks And Brussels Sprouts

Get the Recipe at Yummy Addiction

5. Paleo Baked Chicken Drumsticks and Braised Red Cabbage

Get the Recipe at Recipe Fiction

6. 4-ingredient Fish Sauce Chicken Drumsticks with Noodles

Get the Recipe at The Kawaii Kitchen

7. Sweet and Spicy Drumsticks with Baked Spicy Fries

Get the Recipe at The Blonde Chef

8. Grilled Honey BBQ Drumsticks

Get the Recipe at Brunch Time Baker

9. Asian Glazed Drumsticks

Get the Recipe at Home Sweet Jones

10. Cilantro Lime Chicken Drumsticks

Get the Recipe at Yummy Addiction

11. Barbecued Chicken Drumsticks

Get the Recipe at My Golden Pear

12. Easy Harissa Chicken with Tabbouleh

Get the Recipe at Super Golden Bakes

13. Gluten-Free Spicy Fried Chicken

Get the Recipe at Nutmeg Nanny

14. Spicy Ginger Basil Drumsticks

Get the Recipe at eCurry

15. Chili Lime Chicken Drumsticks

Get the Recipe at Melanie Makes

16. Citrus Chicken

Get the Recipe at An Edible Mosaic

17. Korean Glazed Chicken Drumsticks

Get the Recipe at The Stay at Home Chef

18. Jamaican Jerk Chicken

Get the Recipe at Nutmeg Nanny

19. Sweet Sticky Drumsticks

Get the Recipe at Lau Sunday Cooks

20. Spicy Fried Chicken

Get the Recipe at Luna Cafe

21. Whiskey Orange Chipotle Chicken

Get the Recipe at Always Order Dessert

22. Filipino Chicken Adobo

Get the Recipe at What the Fork

23. Grenadian Chicken Stew

Get the Recipe at Nutmeg Nanny

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Elizabeth says
February 21, 2015 at 4:13 pm

What a great list, Kristy! I have a giant package of drumsticks in the freezer right now, so this is perfect. Thanks for including my Slow Roasted Chicken Legs.
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- Kristy Bernardo says
  February 22, 2015 at 8:54 am
  
  My pleasure, Elizabeth!
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Angela @ My Golden Pear says
February 22, 2015 at 5:18 am

What a great selection you have given us. Thanks for featuring my recipe.
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- Kristy Bernardo says
  February 22, 2015 at 8:54 am
  
  You’re very welcome, Angela :)
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Valerie Hoff DeCarlo says
February 22, 2015 at 10:34 am

These look amazing! I have two growing boys who go through a LOT of food. I may try a few of these with turkey legs too!
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- Kristy Bernardo says
  February 22, 2015 at 12:49 pm
  
  Thanks, Valerie!
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SSusan | LunaCafe says
February 22, 2015 at 1:43 pm

HOLY COW, THESE ALL LOOK SO AMAZING! Kristy, you are a MASTER curator. This collection is inspired. I want to try every one of these chicken recipes .Such glorious photos too. Bravo! And thank you so much for including LunaCafe. :-)
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- Kristy Bernardo says
  February 23, 2015 at 3:06 pm
  
  You are too sweet to me, Susan!! It was my pleasure to include your fantastic-looking fried chicken – wish I had a few pieces of it right now! xo
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Keith Sellars says
February 22, 2015 at 8:00 pm

They all look great but I know the Crispy Asian Chicken Drumsticks are awesome. Had some awhile back and can’t wait to taste them again.
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- Kristy Bernardo says
  February 23, 2015 at 3:07 pm
  
  They’ll definitely need to be made again soon! I might share some again – if you’re lucky, haha :)
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Des @ Life's Ambrosia says
February 23, 2015 at 12:35 am

Chicken drumsticks are THE best cut. Loving all of these!
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- Kristy Bernardo says
  February 23, 2015 at 3:08 pm
  
  Thanks, Des!
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Faith (An Edible Mosaic) says
February 23, 2015 at 7:09 am

Oh yum! I love all the different flavor combos and ideas here. You can’t go wrong with chicken and dark meat is my fav. :)
Thank you so much for including me!
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- Kristy Bernardo says
  February 23, 2015 at 3:08 pm
  
  Dark meat is my fave, too. And you’re very welcome, Faith!
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Marye says
February 23, 2015 at 1:04 pm

This is great! I am always looking for ways to use drumsticks! Thanks for doing the “legwork” LOL!
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- Kristy Bernardo says
  February 23, 2015 at 3:08 pm
  
  hahaha, that was a good one, Marye!! :)
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Jean | lemons & anchovies says
February 23, 2015 at 2:08 pm

We are a household of two so whenever I buy in bulk more than half ends up in the freezer for later. That said, I am always looking for some good chicken recipes because I always end up making the same dishes over and over. Lots of inspiration here, thank you!
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- Kristy Bernardo says
  February 23, 2015 at 3:09 pm
  
  My pleasure, Jean! Thank you for the comment :)
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Kimberly Ann @ Bake Love Give says
February 23, 2015 at 3:35 pm

Well this is complete torture reading while hungry for lunch! Drumsticks never looked so good!
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- Kristy Bernardo says
  February 24, 2015 at 4:15 pm
  
  Thanks, Kimberly Ann!
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Laura @MotherWouldKnow says
February 23, 2015 at 3:44 pm

Ever since Superbowl weekend, when I didn’t make wings, I’ve been dreaming about eating chicken, getting my fingers all messy and licking off the sauce. Now my only problem will be deciding which recipe to try first.
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- Kristy Bernardo says
  February 24, 2015 at 4:16 pm
  
  Glad to be of service, Laura!
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Angela {mind-over-batter.com} says
February 23, 2015 at 6:12 pm

How many times can a chick say YES!! I want every single one of these. The slow roasted with sundried tomatoes? Oh, mama…. Love this list!!
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- Kristy Bernardo says
  February 24, 2015 at 4:16 pm
  
  That one is one of my faves, too, Angela!
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Anna @ Crunchy Creamy Sweet says
February 23, 2015 at 6:48 pm

Fantastic list, Kristy! Pinning this for the next time I am making drumsticks!
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- Kristy Bernardo says
  February 24, 2015 at 4:18 pm
  
  Thanks so much, Anna!
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Lauren @ Wicked Spatula says
February 23, 2015 at 7:46 pm

Oh man this list is mouthwatering! I need to up my drumstick game!
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- Kristy Bernardo says
  February 24, 2015 at 4:17 pm
  
  Thank you, Lauren!
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amanda @ fake ginger says
February 24, 2015 at 12:02 am

Mmm, I love drumsticks! So many options here! I bookmarked a ton!
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- Kristy Bernardo says
  February 24, 2015 at 4:17 pm
  
  Thanks, amanda!
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Lynna says
February 28, 2015 at 2:37 am

Oh my myyy you have me drooling with all of these great recipes!
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- Kristy Bernardo says
  March 6, 2015 at 3:49 pm
  
  That’s a good thing, Lynna! :)
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Go ahead and buy those drumsticks in bulk. Now you have 23 Deliciously Simple Chicken Drumstick Recipes to choose from!

1. Baked Garlic & Ginger Chicken Drumsticks

2. Crispy Asian Chicken Drumsticks

3. Slow-Roasted Chicken Legs with Sun-Dried Tomatoes

4. Pomegranate Glazed Chicken Drumsticks And Brussels Sprouts

5. Paleo Baked Chicken Drumsticks and Braised Red Cabbage

6. 4-ingredient Fish Sauce Chicken Drumsticks with Noodles

7. Sweet and Spicy Drumsticks with Baked Spicy Fries

8. Grilled Honey BBQ Drumsticks

9. Asian Glazed Drumsticks

10. Cilantro Lime Chicken Drumsticks

11. Barbecued Chicken Drumsticks

12. Easy Harissa Chicken with Tabbouleh

13. Gluten-Free Spicy Fried Chicken

14. Spicy Ginger Basil Drumsticks

15. Chili Lime Chicken Drumsticks

16. Citrus Chicken

17. Korean Glazed Chicken Drumsticks

18. Jamaican Jerk Chicken

19. Sweet Sticky Drumsticks

20. Spicy Fried Chicken

21. Whiskey Orange Chipotle Chicken

22. Filipino Chicken Adobo

23. Grenadian Chicken Stew

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