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
- 1/2 Tsp Ground Ginger
- Zest of 1 Lime
- Juice of 1/2 a Lime
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°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
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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Paul Hickman says
September 27, 2017 at 12:32 pmFeeling 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 says
September 27, 2017 at 1:15 pmSure it will!
Nikki Frank-Hamilton says
October 3, 2016 at 12:32 pmSo 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 says
October 3, 2016 at 1:10 pmNice!
Shirley Wood says
September 28, 2016 at 9:46 pmI never get tired of good chicken recipes!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
September 29, 2016 at 12:42 amMe either!
Suzie from Munchkin Time says
September 27, 2016 at 10:10 pmThese 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 says
September 28, 2016 at 6:53 amIt would be fabulous with potatoes!
Lisa/Syncopated Mama says
September 26, 2016 at 7:33 amI’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 says
September 26, 2016 at 8:19 amI just went with the teams and players I thought were cool (to me) 😛
Nicole says
September 25, 2016 at 12:51 pmThis looks like a great game day recipe! We love spicy chicken.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
September 25, 2016 at 1:09 pmThe best!
Helen at the Lazy Gastronome says
September 25, 2016 at 12:15 pmThis looks fabulous!!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
September 25, 2016 at 1:08 pmThanks!
Kathleen - Bloggers Lifestyle says
September 24, 2016 at 7:27 pmI 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 says
September 25, 2016 at 7:24 amThanks!
Paula Kiger says
September 24, 2016 at 4:50 pmThey look delicious.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
September 24, 2016 at 5:55 pmThanks!
Lindsay Cotter says
September 23, 2016 at 9:41 pmThese look perfect for game day food! Love the spice!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
September 24, 2016 at 7:34 amTotally!
Chrissa - Physical Kitchness says
September 23, 2016 at 5:28 pmI 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 says
September 23, 2016 at 5:41 pmO.M.G…..well that is embarrassing….I’m such a fraud! Bahaha!
districtofchic says
September 23, 2016 at 3:10 pmI love Thai flavors – this sounds right up my alley!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
September 23, 2016 at 3:42 pmPerfect!
Marla says
September 23, 2016 at 11:27 amHi Rebecca,
Yum chicken! Pinned & tweeted!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
September 23, 2016 at 11:53 amHa, yea!
Kate says
September 23, 2016 at 8:27 amThese look and sound delicious and really versatile for a picnic or party. Definitely going to give this recipe a go!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
September 23, 2016 at 11:51 amYes! Just a must for entertaining!
Megan @ MegUnprocessed says
September 23, 2016 at 4:37 amBeautiful shot.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
September 23, 2016 at 5:56 amValuable comment.
Joyce @ The Hungry Caterpillar says
September 22, 2016 at 4:15 pmYum! 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 says
September 22, 2016 at 4:27 pmHaha, football is more interesting than basketball, so no shame!
Wendy says
September 22, 2016 at 8:55 amThis looks and sounds so good! I need to pick up some curry paste and give this a try.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
September 22, 2016 at 10:39 amYou sure do!
KC @ G-Free Foodie says
September 22, 2016 at 12:35 amThis sounds delicious!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
September 22, 2016 at 2:11 amThanks!
Farrah says
September 21, 2016 at 10:58 pmoh 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)! 😛
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
September 22, 2016 at 2:11 amYes!!!
Every time my mom comes down it’s dying a home game! Haha! She can never park 😛
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 says
September 21, 2016 at 9:41 pmI 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 😉 As are chicken legs/drumsticks!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
September 22, 2016 at 2:08 amHaha, well the more “out there” the teams, the better 😉 More fun stories to tell!
laura@motherwouldknow says
September 21, 2016 at 9:09 pmI’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 says
September 22, 2016 at 2:08 amHaha, well red is more flattering for color 😛
Michelle @ Vitamin Sunshine says
September 21, 2016 at 8:54 pmThese are beautiful– love the ingredients!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
September 22, 2016 at 2:07 amHaha, I think I did a good job of prettying up chicken legs 😛 Haha!
Johnna says
September 21, 2016 at 8:08 pmYour coating sauce sounds so good!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
September 22, 2016 at 2:06 amThanks!
Lauren Gaskill says
September 21, 2016 at 4:57 pmI 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 says
September 21, 2016 at 5:47 pmIt’s so lovely and so many people don’t even know about it!
Aish Padihari says
September 21, 2016 at 1:01 pmLike 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 says
September 21, 2016 at 2:18 pmIt does always need some bold flavors!
Kate says
September 21, 2016 at 11:20 amOoooh I absolutely love the flavours in Thai red curry – so fragrant!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
September 21, 2016 at 2:17 pmThey sure are!
Alisa @ Go Dairy Free says
September 21, 2016 at 10:59 amWhat 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 says
September 21, 2016 at 2:16 pmThis was the first time I ever made them 😛
Laura @PetiteAllergyTreats says
September 21, 2016 at 10:28 amThese look like perfect game day food! Even if you’re not into those ball sports. 😉
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
September 21, 2016 at 2:15 pmExactly!
Cricket Plunkett says
September 21, 2016 at 9:34 amThis looks like such a flavorful dinner, I can’t wait to try it!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
September 21, 2016 at 9:52 amThank you!
Bintu - Recipes From A Pantry says
September 21, 2016 at 9:13 amThese 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 says
September 21, 2016 at 9:52 amHaha, I feel yea 😉
Platter Talk says
September 21, 2016 at 8:29 amGreat 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 says
September 21, 2016 at 9:52 amAwesome! I know you’ll love it!
rachel @ Athletic Avocado says
September 21, 2016 at 8:23 amSO much flavor here! Perfect way to change up chicken!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
September 21, 2016 at 9:51 amAll about the bold flavor!
Harriet Emily says
September 21, 2016 at 7:04 amThese 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 says
September 21, 2016 at 7:17 amMe too! Love all how all the flavors come together!
Marisa Franca @ All Our Way says
September 21, 2016 at 6:54 amYour 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 says
September 21, 2016 at 7:17 amHaha, thanks Marisa! As long as you have some entertainment and good food, that’s all that matters!
J. Roose says
September 21, 2016 at 6:18 amThese look amazing! I don’t think I can wait until game day for these. 😀
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
September 21, 2016 at 7:15 amHaha, you don’t have to 😉