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Golden baked chicken drumsticks with fresh cilantro on a white plate.

Indian Spiced Drumsticks

Bree Hester
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Marinate Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 50 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Indian-Inspired
Servings 12 drumsticks
Calories 155 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 cups Mountain High Yoghurt Original Style
  • 2 Tablespoons honey
  • 1 Tablespoon curry powder
  • 1 Tablespoon paprika
  • 2 teaspoons turmeric
  • 2 teaspoons ground coriander
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground cardamom
  • 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 12 chicken drumsticks

Instructions
 

  • In a small bowl, mix yogurt and honey.
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  • Add the drumsticks to a Ziploc bag.
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  • Pour the yogurt mixture over the chicken.
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  • Place in a casserole dish (just in case the bag opens, it saves cleaning up a huge mess) and marinate for 2 hours or overnight.
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  • Take the drumsticks out of the bag, and remove excess yogurt.
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  • Place in a large pan and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
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  • Bake in a preheated 375-degree oven for 35 to 40 minutes or until an instant-read thermometer reads 170 degrees. I like to serve it with some cilantro leaves. If your children like to dip, try this Yogurt Herb Dipping Sauce.
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Nutrition

Serving: 1drumstickCalories: 155kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 15gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 491mgFiber: 1g
Keyword baked drumsticks, easy chicken drumsticks, Indian spiced drumsticks, yogurt marinated chicken
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