Top 24+ chicken drumstick recipes for dinner

With these delicious chicken drumstick recipes you’ll have inspiration for weeknight dinners and weekend catch-ups.

Chicken is so versatile that you could have it for dinner every night and not get bored. Chicken drumsticks are also an affordable and versatile cut of meat. They work just as well in casseroles and slow cooked dishes as they do marinated and baked or barbecued. We’ve pulled together our favourite chicken drumstick recipes (and a few chicken maryland options) for you to enjoy. Because we all have more important things to worry about than what to have for dinner tonight.

For a simple marinating hack, see the Test Kitchen tip at the bottom of this recipe collection.

Barbecued tandoori chicken with cucumber & avocado salad , Slow cooker butter chicken , One-pot apricot chicken with creamy rice , Chicken tray bake with rhubarb, capsicum and chilli , Citrus chicken drumsticks with chilli salt , Chicken satay drumsticks with noodle salad , Julie Goodwin’s easy chicken cacciatore , Honey and soy drumsticks with easy fried rice , Masala chicken drumsticks , Jerk-spiced chicken drumsticks , Tandoori chicken drumsticks , An easy way to marinate chicken drumsticks, Chicken drumettes recipes

Slow cooker chicken drumsticks

Barbecued tandoori chicken with cucumber & avocado salad , Slow cooker butter chicken , One-pot apricot chicken with creamy rice , Chicken tray bake with rhubarb, capsicum and chilli , Citrus chicken drumsticks with chilli salt , Chicken satay drumsticks with noodle salad , Julie Goodwin’s easy chicken cacciatore , Honey and soy drumsticks with easy fried rice , Masala chicken drumsticks , Jerk-spiced chicken drumsticks , Tandoori chicken drumsticks , An easy way to marinate chicken drumsticks, Chicken drumettes recipes

Slow cooker chicken curry

Barbecued tandoori chicken with cucumber & avocado salad , Slow cooker butter chicken , One-pot apricot chicken with creamy rice , Chicken tray bake with rhubarb, capsicum and chilli , Citrus chicken drumsticks with chilli salt , Chicken satay drumsticks with noodle salad , Julie Goodwin’s easy chicken cacciatore , Honey and soy drumsticks with easy fried rice , Masala chicken drumsticks , Jerk-spiced chicken drumsticks , Tandoori chicken drumsticks , An easy way to marinate chicken drumsticks, Chicken drumettes recipes

Apricot chicken tray bake

Barbecued tandoori chicken with cucumber & avocado salad , Slow cooker butter chicken , One-pot apricot chicken with creamy rice , Chicken tray bake with rhubarb, capsicum and chilli , Citrus chicken drumsticks with chilli salt , Chicken satay drumsticks with noodle salad , Julie Goodwin’s easy chicken cacciatore , Honey and soy drumsticks with easy fried rice , Masala chicken drumsticks , Jerk-spiced chicken drumsticks , Tandoori chicken drumsticks , An easy way to marinate chicken drumsticks, Chicken drumettes recipes

Miso chicken with sesame nashi pear salad

Barbecued tandoori chicken with cucumber & avocado salad , Slow cooker butter chicken , One-pot apricot chicken with creamy rice , Chicken tray bake with rhubarb, capsicum and chilli , Citrus chicken drumsticks with chilli salt , Chicken satay drumsticks with noodle salad , Julie Goodwin’s easy chicken cacciatore , Honey and soy drumsticks with easy fried rice , Masala chicken drumsticks , Jerk-spiced chicken drumsticks , Tandoori chicken drumsticks , An easy way to marinate chicken drumsticks, Chicken drumettes recipes

Air fryer chicken drumsticks

Barbecued tandoori chicken with cucumber & avocado salad , Slow cooker butter chicken , One-pot apricot chicken with creamy rice , Chicken tray bake with rhubarb, capsicum and chilli , Citrus chicken drumsticks with chilli salt , Chicken satay drumsticks with noodle salad , Julie Goodwin’s easy chicken cacciatore , Honey and soy drumsticks with easy fried rice , Masala chicken drumsticks , Jerk-spiced chicken drumsticks , Tandoori chicken drumsticks , An easy way to marinate chicken drumsticks, Chicken drumettes recipes

chicken drumsticks and potato in a large pot with handles

Barbecued tandoori chicken with cucumber & avocado salad , Slow cooker butter chicken , One-pot apricot chicken with creamy rice , Chicken tray bake with rhubarb, capsicum and chilli , Citrus chicken drumsticks with chilli salt , Chicken satay drumsticks with noodle salad , Julie Goodwin’s easy chicken cacciatore , Honey and soy drumsticks with easy fried rice , Masala chicken drumsticks , Jerk-spiced chicken drumsticks , Tandoori chicken drumsticks , An easy way to marinate chicken drumsticks, Chicken drumettes recipes

Julie Goodwin's chicken cacciatore

Barbecued tandoori chicken with cucumber & avocado salad , Slow cooker butter chicken , One-pot apricot chicken with creamy rice , Chicken tray bake with rhubarb, capsicum and chilli , Citrus chicken drumsticks with chilli salt , Chicken satay drumsticks with noodle salad , Julie Goodwin’s easy chicken cacciatore , Honey and soy drumsticks with easy fried rice , Masala chicken drumsticks , Jerk-spiced chicken drumsticks , Tandoori chicken drumsticks , An easy way to marinate chicken drumsticks, Chicken drumettes recipes

chicken marylands on a board with a bowl of salad

Barbecued tandoori chicken with cucumber & avocado salad

Marinating and barbecuing meat on the bone with the skin on is a guaranteed way to ensure you have flavoursome chicken.
Barbecued tandoori chicken with cucumber & avocado salad , Slow cooker butter chicken , One-pot apricot chicken with creamy rice , Chicken tray bake with rhubarb, capsicum and chilli , Citrus chicken drumsticks with chilli salt , Chicken satay drumsticks with noodle salad , Julie Goodwin’s easy chicken cacciatore , Honey and soy drumsticks with easy fried rice , Masala chicken drumsticks , Jerk-spiced chicken drumsticks , Tandoori chicken drumsticks , An easy way to marinate chicken drumsticks, Chicken drumettes recipes

Five-spice sticky drumsticks

Barbecued tandoori chicken with cucumber & avocado salad , Slow cooker butter chicken , One-pot apricot chicken with creamy rice , Chicken tray bake with rhubarb, capsicum and chilli , Citrus chicken drumsticks with chilli salt , Chicken satay drumsticks with noodle salad , Julie Goodwin’s easy chicken cacciatore , Honey and soy drumsticks with easy fried rice , Masala chicken drumsticks , Jerk-spiced chicken drumsticks , Tandoori chicken drumsticks , An easy way to marinate chicken drumsticks, Chicken drumettes recipes

butter chicken

Slow cooker butter chicken

The cream is swapped for raw cashews in this twist on butter chicken.
Barbecued tandoori chicken with cucumber & avocado salad , Slow cooker butter chicken , One-pot apricot chicken with creamy rice , Chicken tray bake with rhubarb, capsicum and chilli , Citrus chicken drumsticks with chilli salt , Chicken satay drumsticks with noodle salad , Julie Goodwin’s easy chicken cacciatore , Honey and soy drumsticks with easy fried rice , Masala chicken drumsticks , Jerk-spiced chicken drumsticks , Tandoori chicken drumsticks , An easy way to marinate chicken drumsticks, Chicken drumettes recipes

One-pot apricot chicken with creamy rice

One-pot apricot chicken with creamy rice

A gorgeous sweet and savoury one-pot chicken meal.
Barbecued tandoori chicken with cucumber & avocado salad , Slow cooker butter chicken , One-pot apricot chicken with creamy rice , Chicken tray bake with rhubarb, capsicum and chilli , Citrus chicken drumsticks with chilli salt , Chicken satay drumsticks with noodle salad , Julie Goodwin’s easy chicken cacciatore , Honey and soy drumsticks with easy fried rice , Masala chicken drumsticks , Jerk-spiced chicken drumsticks , Tandoori chicken drumsticks , An easy way to marinate chicken drumsticks, Chicken drumettes recipes

spicy yogurt chicken drumettes with raita

Barbecued tandoori chicken with cucumber & avocado salad , Slow cooker butter chicken , One-pot apricot chicken with creamy rice , Chicken tray bake with rhubarb, capsicum and chilli , Citrus chicken drumsticks with chilli salt , Chicken satay drumsticks with noodle salad , Julie Goodwin’s easy chicken cacciatore , Honey and soy drumsticks with easy fried rice , Masala chicken drumsticks , Jerk-spiced chicken drumsticks , Tandoori chicken drumsticks , An easy way to marinate chicken drumsticks, Chicken drumettes recipes

Moroccan chicken with cauliflower pilaf

Barbecued tandoori chicken with cucumber & avocado salad , Slow cooker butter chicken , One-pot apricot chicken with creamy rice , Chicken tray bake with rhubarb, capsicum and chilli , Citrus chicken drumsticks with chilli salt , Chicken satay drumsticks with noodle salad , Julie Goodwin’s easy chicken cacciatore , Honey and soy drumsticks with easy fried rice , Masala chicken drumsticks , Jerk-spiced chicken drumsticks , Tandoori chicken drumsticks , An easy way to marinate chicken drumsticks, Chicken drumettes recipes

Chicken tray bake with rhubarb, capsicum and chilli

Chicken tray bake with rhubarb, capsicum and chilli

Tray bakes are the perfect solution for a dinner with minimal effort.
Barbecued tandoori chicken with cucumber & avocado salad , Slow cooker butter chicken , One-pot apricot chicken with creamy rice , Chicken tray bake with rhubarb, capsicum and chilli , Citrus chicken drumsticks with chilli salt , Chicken satay drumsticks with noodle salad , Julie Goodwin’s easy chicken cacciatore , Honey and soy drumsticks with easy fried rice , Masala chicken drumsticks , Jerk-spiced chicken drumsticks , Tandoori chicken drumsticks , An easy way to marinate chicken drumsticks, Chicken drumettes recipes

Chicken maryland bake

Barbecued tandoori chicken with cucumber & avocado salad , Slow cooker butter chicken , One-pot apricot chicken with creamy rice , Chicken tray bake with rhubarb, capsicum and chilli , Citrus chicken drumsticks with chilli salt , Chicken satay drumsticks with noodle salad , Julie Goodwin’s easy chicken cacciatore , Honey and soy drumsticks with easy fried rice , Masala chicken drumsticks , Jerk-spiced chicken drumsticks , Tandoori chicken drumsticks , An easy way to marinate chicken drumsticks, Chicken drumettes recipes

Nan's lemon chicken

Barbecued tandoori chicken with cucumber & avocado salad , Slow cooker butter chicken , One-pot apricot chicken with creamy rice , Chicken tray bake with rhubarb, capsicum and chilli , Citrus chicken drumsticks with chilli salt , Chicken satay drumsticks with noodle salad , Julie Goodwin’s easy chicken cacciatore , Honey and soy drumsticks with easy fried rice , Masala chicken drumsticks , Jerk-spiced chicken drumsticks , Tandoori chicken drumsticks , An easy way to marinate chicken drumsticks, Chicken drumettes recipes

Citrus chicken drumsticks with chilli salt

Citrus chicken drumsticks with chilli salt

Spice up your Sunday roast with this delicious and succulent baked citrus chicken drumstick dish. Served with a zingy chilli salt, it’s the perfect meal for entertaining friends and loved ones.
Barbecued tandoori chicken with cucumber & avocado salad , Slow cooker butter chicken , One-pot apricot chicken with creamy rice , Chicken tray bake with rhubarb, capsicum and chilli , Citrus chicken drumsticks with chilli salt , Chicken satay drumsticks with noodle salad , Julie Goodwin’s easy chicken cacciatore , Honey and soy drumsticks with easy fried rice , Masala chicken drumsticks , Jerk-spiced chicken drumsticks , Tandoori chicken drumsticks , An easy way to marinate chicken drumsticks, Chicken drumettes recipes

Chicken satay drumsticks with noodle salad

Chicken satay drumsticks with noodle salad

Homemade satay is simply the best with its crunchy peanuts and tangy flavour. You can use nibbles, drumsticks or thighs for this recipe. The noodle salad makes it a complete meal – and in just 40 minutes.
Barbecued tandoori chicken with cucumber & avocado salad , Slow cooker butter chicken , One-pot apricot chicken with creamy rice , Chicken tray bake with rhubarb, capsicum and chilli , Citrus chicken drumsticks with chilli salt , Chicken satay drumsticks with noodle salad , Julie Goodwin’s easy chicken cacciatore , Honey and soy drumsticks with easy fried rice , Masala chicken drumsticks , Jerk-spiced chicken drumsticks , Tandoori chicken drumsticks , An easy way to marinate chicken drumsticks, Chicken drumettes recipes

Chicken drumsticks with olives and artichokes

Barbecued tandoori chicken with cucumber & avocado salad , Slow cooker butter chicken , One-pot apricot chicken with creamy rice , Chicken tray bake with rhubarb, capsicum and chilli , Citrus chicken drumsticks with chilli salt , Chicken satay drumsticks with noodle salad , Julie Goodwin’s easy chicken cacciatore , Honey and soy drumsticks with easy fried rice , Masala chicken drumsticks , Jerk-spiced chicken drumsticks , Tandoori chicken drumsticks , An easy way to marinate chicken drumsticks, Chicken drumettes recipes

Julie Goodwin's easy chicken cacciatore in a white pan with a red spoon

Julie Goodwin’s easy chicken cacciatore

The rich and fragrant flavours will have you coming back for seconds.
Barbecued tandoori chicken with cucumber & avocado salad , Slow cooker butter chicken , One-pot apricot chicken with creamy rice , Chicken tray bake with rhubarb, capsicum and chilli , Citrus chicken drumsticks with chilli salt , Chicken satay drumsticks with noodle salad , Julie Goodwin’s easy chicken cacciatore , Honey and soy drumsticks with easy fried rice , Masala chicken drumsticks , Jerk-spiced chicken drumsticks , Tandoori chicken drumsticks , An easy way to marinate chicken drumsticks, Chicken drumettes recipes

honey and soy drumsticks with easy fried rice

Honey and soy drumsticks with easy fried rice

You need to cook 1½ cups (300g) white long-grain rice the day before for this recipe. Remove skin from chicken and cut the meat off the bone for your toddler. Honey may contain harmful bacteria and is not recommended for children under one year old. Note
Barbecued tandoori chicken with cucumber & avocado salad , Slow cooker butter chicken , One-pot apricot chicken with creamy rice , Chicken tray bake with rhubarb, capsicum and chilli , Citrus chicken drumsticks with chilli salt , Chicken satay drumsticks with noodle salad , Julie Goodwin’s easy chicken cacciatore , Honey and soy drumsticks with easy fried rice , Masala chicken drumsticks , Jerk-spiced chicken drumsticks , Tandoori chicken drumsticks , An easy way to marinate chicken drumsticks, Chicken drumettes recipes

masala chicken drumsticks

Masala chicken drumsticks

Sweet and spicy Indian-style masala chicken drumsticks; great for main dishes or sharing platters.
Barbecued tandoori chicken with cucumber & avocado salad , Slow cooker butter chicken , One-pot apricot chicken with creamy rice , Chicken tray bake with rhubarb, capsicum and chilli , Citrus chicken drumsticks with chilli salt , Chicken satay drumsticks with noodle salad , Julie Goodwin’s easy chicken cacciatore , Honey and soy drumsticks with easy fried rice , Masala chicken drumsticks , Jerk-spiced chicken drumsticks , Tandoori chicken drumsticks , An easy way to marinate chicken drumsticks, Chicken drumettes recipes

JERK-SPICED CHICKEN DRUMSTICKS

Jerk-spiced chicken drumsticks

Slow-cooked in jerk seasoning, these drumsticks are tender and delicious, gorgeous as a starter or to hand around at a party.
Barbecued tandoori chicken with cucumber & avocado salad , Slow cooker butter chicken , One-pot apricot chicken with creamy rice , Chicken tray bake with rhubarb, capsicum and chilli , Citrus chicken drumsticks with chilli salt , Chicken satay drumsticks with noodle salad , Julie Goodwin’s easy chicken cacciatore , Honey and soy drumsticks with easy fried rice , Masala chicken drumsticks , Jerk-spiced chicken drumsticks , Tandoori chicken drumsticks , An easy way to marinate chicken drumsticks, Chicken drumettes recipes

tandoori chickendrumsticks

Tandoori chicken drumsticks

Indian-style tandoori chicken drumsticks served on a bed of coconut rice with a wedge of lemon.

An easy way to marinate chicken drumsticks

Barbecued tandoori chicken with cucumber & avocado salad , Slow cooker butter chicken , One-pot apricot chicken with creamy rice , Chicken tray bake with rhubarb, capsicum and chilli , Citrus chicken drumsticks with chilli salt , Chicken satay drumsticks with noodle salad , Julie Goodwin’s easy chicken cacciatore , Honey and soy drumsticks with easy fried rice , Masala chicken drumsticks , Jerk-spiced chicken drumsticks , Tandoori chicken drumsticks , An easy way to marinate chicken drumsticks, Chicken drumettes recipes

Marinating chicken drumsticks in a plastic bag, with a bowl of spice rub, for chicken wings and drumsticks recipes

Resealable plastic bags provide a convenient method for marinating or seasoning chicken drumsticks. Simply add the chicken and marinade or spice mix to the bag, squeeze out excess air, and seal it tightly. Gently massage the bag to evenly coat the chicken. Lay the bag flat on a tray in the refrigerator, turning it occasionally for even absorption.

To reduce waste, consider washing and reusing the bags or recycling them at a soft plastics facility if available in your area. Alternatively, opt for reusable silicone food bags.

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