Heart-Healthy Curry Chicken Drumsticks

Elevate your weeknight dinner with these Heart-Healthy Curry Chicken Drumsticks, a flavorful and nourishing dish that's as easy to prepare as it is satisfying. This recipe features juicy, tender drumsticks marinated in a bold yet balanced blend of turmeric, cumin, garam masala, and paprika, all roasted to perfection. Cooked with low-sodium chicken broth and garnished with fresh cilantro and a zesty squeeze of lime, these drumsticks deliver irresistible flavor with minimal salt, making them a great option for anyone seeking health-conscious comfort food. Ready in under an hour, this one-pan dish is perfect for busy evenings and pairs beautifully with steamed vegetables, brown rice, or a fresh green salad. Whether you're looking for a satisfying meal or a way to introduce heart-healthy ingredients into your diet, these curry-spiced drumsticks are sure to become a family favorite.

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 8 pieces Chicken drumsticks
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 0.5 cup Low-sodium chicken broth
• 2 cloves Minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon Ground turmeric
• 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon Garam masala
• 1 teaspoon Paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro
• 1 medium Lime

Directions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).

Step 2

In a large bowl, combine olive oil, minced garlic, ground turmeric, ground cumin, garam masala, paprika, black pepper, and salt. Mix well to create the marinade.

Step 3

Add the chicken drumsticks to the bowl, making sure they are evenly coated with the marinade. Let them sit for at least 10 minutes.

Step 4

Place the drumsticks in a baking dish and pour the low-sodium chicken broth around the chicken.

Step 5

Cover the baking dish with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.

Step 6

Remove the foil and continue to bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the drumsticks are cooked through with an internal temperature of at least 165°F (75°C).

Step 7

Remove the drumsticks from the oven and allow them to rest for 5 minutes.

Step 8

Garnish with freshly chopped cilantro and squeeze lime juice over the drumsticks before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1043.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1703.7

Total Fat 103.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 25.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 744mg	0%
Sodium 1909.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 15.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 4.9g	0%
Total Sugars 2.0g
Protein 180.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 166.7mg	0%
Iron 13.3mg	0%
Potassium 2111.7mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 54.2%

Protein: 42.1%

Carbs: 3.7%