Your best game-day recipe for Spicy Thai Red Curry Chicken Drumsticks! Bring the heat and flavor in a healthy, gluten-free, and paleo way that will keep the crowd cheering for more than just the winning touchdown!
My school is BIG on sports. Football is more than just a "spirit activity". The entire university just pulses with energy, not just in the stadium when we have a home game. You can also see it and smell it in the parking lots. Yes, there are hordes of tailgaters just about everywhere you look. Because let's be honest, if there wasn't tailgating before (and during) the game, there'd be only a third of the energy that I just mentioned.
Sadly (or not so sadly), I'm not a sports fanatic. When those cold games come around, you can catch me curled up inside where it's nice and warm, blogging, reading, or watching something that's actually interesting (like CNN). I've tried, really, I've tried. Growing up with a dad and brother who are obsessed (at least, my brother is the obsessed one) with sports, it's hard to stay completely out of the loop.
If I were going to choose the sports I could actually tolerate watching and cheering for, it would be football and hockey. If the Jets win, I'll wear my single Jets shirt. As for hockey, I've always just "liked" it and even wanted to play it! My brother played ice hockey for a few years and I was always secretly jealous (haha!) These two sports are as boring as say, something like baseball...Another funny fact about my sports history; I loved the most random teams and players that had nothing to do with geographic location or family preference. Baseball: Astros (Roger Clemens), Football: Colts (Peyton Manning), Basketball: Heat (Dwayne Wayde), and Hockey: Red Wings (and some guy I can't recall the name of). Let's just say these were all inside jokes that my family knew about. Childhood weirdness...right?
My family's favorite teams are the Jets, the Mets, and the Devils (yea, NJ!). The one or two years that I was "into" sports, the Cults were in the Superbowl so I actually remember watching (and caring!), I even had a Manning jersey. I'd also accumulated a Dwayne Wayde poster during that time and a plethora of Roger Clemens memorabilia (he was the best!). One of my old AIM usernames was "lemonsforclemens". I know....But it's okay, I'm still not ashamed!
Now, back to tailgating and game-day eats! People tend to go for the "man food" during a game. Spicy, meaty, messy. Chicken wings and drumsticks are a favorite of many and I can see why! You use your hands for these bad boys and are a perfect appetizer/main effect for the game! They're baked, healthy, spicy, and have all the killer flavors of some fantastic Thai red curry! So even if your team doesn't win (or Roger Clemens is far retired), these red curry chicken drumsticks will make you feel like a winner!
Spicy Thai Red Curry Chicken Drumsticks
Spicy Thai Red Curry Chicken Drumsticks
Your best game-day recipe for Spicy Thai Red Curry Chicken Drumsticks! Bring the heat and flavor in a healthy, gluten-free, and paleo way that will keep the crowd cheering for more than just the winning touchdown!
- Yield: 6 1x
- Category: Main, Appetizer, Chicken
- Cuisine: Thai, Asian
Ingredients
- 6 Skinless Chicken Drumsticks*
- Coating Sauce:
- 2 TB Thai Red Curry Paste
- 1 TB Fresh Chopped Cilantro
- 1 TB Coconut Aminos
- 1 TB Brown Rice Vinegar
- 1 Tsp Dried Lemongrass
- 1 Tsp Onion Powder
- 1 Tsp Minced Garlic
- Β½ Tsp Ground Ginger
- Zest of 1 Lime
- Juice of Β½ a Lime
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375Β°F.
- In a bowl, mix together all the sauce ingredients. Fully coat the chicken drumsticks with the sauce.
- On an oven-safe rack or a baking dish with a homemade foil rack** (to let the grease fall) evenly space out the drumsticks.
- Bake the drumsticks in the oven for 30-35 minutes or until thoroughly cooked.
Notes
*This recipe can be easily increased to suit the amount of people you're feeding!
**I didn't have a good rack to use so I twisted up some foil into stable cylinders and placed them in the bottom of a baking dish for make a "rack" to lay the drumsticks on.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
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I think I'll just be the designated chef for these gameday events. Think that's a redeeming idea? I'll happily slave away in the kitchen of tailgate area while everyone else watches the game! Don't worry, I won't feel left out! No matter who you're rooting for or what your favorite sport is (or isn't!) good food is always an essential to be had! The food always wins...always!
So tell me:
+ Are you part of a crazy sports family?
+ Favorite sport? Favorite team?
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Jim
These were so delicious!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Glad you thought so!
Paul Hickman
Feeling hungry now! Just wondering if my cooking will look and taste exactly the same as shown in the pictures. The flavors would be awesome.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Sure it will!
Nikki Frank-Hamilton
So funny. I am a Colts fan, I live in Indiana, but I don't have any Colts sports wear. Good for you! I love the Olympics, and the World Series, I could watch them often. And I love the Super Bowl, mainly for the party and the commercials. We watch college football mostly, I am an Ohio State fan, Bruce is a Michigan Wolverine, and our friends are Michigan State Spartans. So it gets really interesting.
This would be a great wings sauce, I'm sure it would be a hit with all our friends, thanks for sharing, maybe the wings will make the game more bearable! LOL I do have fun when we all get together, but the game is secondary to the company and food! LOL
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Nice!
Shirley Wood
I never get tired of good chicken recipes!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Me either!
Suzie from Munchkin Time
These drum sticks look so good! Perfect with a plate of mashed potatoes. Thank you Rebecca for posting this delicious recipe! - Suzie
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
It would be fabulous with potatoes!
Lisa/Syncopated Mama
I'm cracking up over your random favorite players list! My hubby's a big Heat fan and DW's his favorite player, but mine's Chris Bosh. Have a great week!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
I just went with the teams and players I thought were cool (to me) π
Nicole
This looks like a great game day recipe! We love spicy chicken.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
The best!
Helen at the Lazy Gastronome
This looks fabulous!!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thanks!
Kathleen - Bloggers Lifestyle
I would love to try this recipe of spicy Thai red curry chicken, it looks so very yummy. You come up with such good combinations.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thanks!
Paula Kiger
They look delicious.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thanks!
Lindsay Cotter
These look perfect for game day food! Love the spice!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Totally!
Chrissa - Physical Kitchness
I giggle at your "Cults" spelling vs Colts. You really aren't a sports fan are you? We can still be friends just because these looks so amazing!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
O.M.G.....well that is embarrassing....I'm such a fraud! Bahaha!
districtofchic
I love Thai flavors - this sounds right up my alley!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Perfect!
Marla
Hi Rebecca,
Yum chicken! Pinned & tweeted!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Ha, yea!
Kate
These look and sound delicious and really versatile for a picnic or party. Definitely going to give this recipe a go!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Yes! Just a must for entertaining!
Megan @ MegUnprocessed
Beautiful shot.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Valuable comment.
Joyce @ The Hungry Caterpillar
Yum! These look they'd have so much flavor.
My university was huge on sports, too, although we're very much a basketball school. KU Jayhawks! I've always been more of a fan of football, ironically.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Haha, football is more interesting than basketball, so no shame!
Wendy
This looks and sounds so good! I need to pick up some curry paste and give this a try.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
You sure do!
KC @ G-Free Foodie
This sounds delicious!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thanks!
Farrah
oh em gee, way to make me super super hungry again (and I just had another snack! ;_; ) These look delicious!!! I need to go get some red curry paste!
Definitely with you on those hordes of tailgaters, hahaha. I couldn't escape the Easton traffic when I was trying to get home! Although I'm interested in sports medicine, all my favorite sports are individual sports (e.g. gymnastics, MMA)! π
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Yes!!!
Every time my mom comes down it's dying a home game! Haha! She can never park π
Individual sports are better...give me ALL the gymnastics over football (except golf....never golf! That shouldn't even be a sport....nor should horseback riding...that poor horse who does all the work and you call YOURSELF the athlete!)
Emily @ My Healthyish Life
I am definitely part of a crazy sports family. We have random favorite teams (mostly from the Northeast) , which make even less sense now that we live in Florida. Football season is kind of my favorite π As are chicken legs/drumsticks!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Haha, well the more "out there" the teams, the better π More fun stories to tell!
laura@motherwouldknow
I've always been a green curry fan when it comes to chicken, but I could definitely switch over to red for drumsticks that look this good!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Haha, well red is more flattering for color π
Michelle @ Vitamin Sunshine
These are beautiful-- love the ingredients!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Haha, I think I did a good job of prettying up chicken legs π Haha!
Johnna
Your coating sauce sounds so good!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thanks!
Lauren Gaskill
I love that you added lemongrass to the spice/herb mix on these. One of my favorite things to use in cooking!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
It's so lovely and so many people don't even know about it!
Aish Padihari
Like the way you used red curry paste on your chicken thighs. Great tip indeed. As such chicken always needs some bold flavors. Perfect!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
It does always need some bold flavors!
Kate
Ooooh I absolutely love the flavours in Thai red curry - so fragrant!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
They sure are!
Alisa @ Go Dairy Free
What a flavorful way to use up a less expensive cut of meat! I love drumsticks, and this seasoning might win my husband over, too.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
This was the first time I ever made them π
Laura @PetiteAllergyTreats
These look like perfect game day food! Even if you're not into those ball sports. π
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Exactly!
Cricket Plunkett
This looks like such a flavorful dinner, I can't wait to try it!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thank you!
Bintu - Recipes From A Pantry
These look like a tasty drumstick. Would not be able to keep them for a big sports event though as they look so delicious
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Haha, I feel yea π
Platter Talk
Great new flavors (for us). We are both excited to try this recipe over the coming weekend. Thank you. We're going to include wings too!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Awesome! I know you'll love it!
rachel @ Athletic Avocado
SO much flavor here! Perfect way to change up chicken!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
All about the bold flavor!
Harriet Emily
These sound so delicious Rebecca, I love thai red curry flavours - such a great idea to combine them with chicken drumsticks. Yum!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Me too! Love all how all the flavors come together!
Marisa Franca @ All Our Way
Your spicy chicken legs look terrific, and I bet chicken wings would taste great too with that seasoning. We are big on chicken wings. I am not a sports fan and never have been, and CNN or any news depresses me so, therefore ,I am all into reading and blogging. One good thing though about big sports events, the food. The dishes are great, aren't they? Thank you for sharing.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Haha, thanks Marisa! As long as you have some entertainment and good food, that's all that matters!
J. Roose
These look amazing! I don't think I can wait until game day for these. π
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Haha, you don't have to π