Curried chicken drumsticks: a simple and tasty recipe

Ingredients for Curried chicken drumsticks

• 45 g ghee or virgin coconut oil

• 8 chicken drumsticks

• kosher salt, freshly ground pepper

• 2 large onions, chopped

• 4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced

• 1 lemongrass stalk, crushed (optional)

• 45 g vadouvan or any yellow curry powder

• 1 g cayenne pepper

• 480 ml low-sodium chicken stock

• 400 ml can unsweetened coconut milk

• juice of 1 lime, plus wedges for serving

• 30 g coriander leaves with tender stems, divided

• 400 g package rice noodles

• crispy shallots or onions (for serving)

How to make Curried chicken drumsticks

1. Heat ghee in a large frying pan, preferably cast iron, over medium-high heat. Season the chicken with salt and pepper, then cook, turning occasionally, until the skin is golden brown and crisp, about 8–10 minutes. Transfer the chicken to a plate; it will not be cooked through at this stage.

2. Add the onions to the same frying pan and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and golden, about 6–8 minutes. Stir in the garlic, lemongrass (if using), vadouvan, and cayenne, and cook, stirring often, until fragrant, about 2 minutes.

3. Pour in the broth, coconut milk, and lime juice, then add 125 g of the chopped coriander. Return the chicken to the frying pan and gently push it down into the liquid. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer, uncovered, until the chicken is tender, cooked through, and the sauce has thickened, about 40–45 minutes. Turn the chicken a couple of times during cooking to ensure all sides are exposed to the curry sauce.

4. Just before the chicken is done, cook the noodles according to the package instructions. Rinse the noodles under warm water, then toss them in a large bowl with a little of the curry sauce to prevent sticking.

5. Divide the noodles among shallow bowls. Place the drumsticks on top and ladle the curry sauce over them. Top with crispy shallots and the remaining coriander. Serve with lime wedges for squeezing over.

Disclaimer
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