This low-carb, keto chicken drumsticks curry is ideal for when you want something delicious without a lot of effort or complicated ingredients. Perfect for bachelor cooks, busy families, or anyone seeking a tasty but simple chicken leg dish.
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These curried chicken legs are cooked in low spice and oil with a distinctive flavor of green onions. It's a perfect recipe for bachelors, busy parents, fussy kids, health fanatics, or anyone who loves cooking but is afraid of effort.
Whether served over fluffy rice or alongside soft naan bread, each bite of this curry with chicken legs is a flavorful combination of garlic and spring onions.
Why you'll love these soupy drumsticks
- Extremely easy - even if you’re new in the kitchen.
- Low in carbs and high in protein making it great for lighter eating that keeps you full for longer.
- No exotic spice blends required - just basic pantry staples.
- With the sweet-salty soy-tomato sauce, these drumsticks are seriously finger-licking good.
Ingredients
To make this low-carb chicken legs recipe, you need the following items:
For the chicken drumsticks, I usually go with skinless ones, but use what works best for you.
Prepare the green onions by removing the roots, washing the stalks, and chopping both the white and green parts. They bring a unique taste to the recipe and make a great garnish too.
If that pungent green onion kick is your favorite, don’t miss this bottle gourd and green onion soup!
Feel free to use garlic paste if you like it. However, I prefer fresh garlic as it provides a richer flavor.
If you have garlic chutney on hand, add some for an even bigger flavor punch!
For sauce, combine equal portions of soy sauce and tomato ketchup in a small mixing bowl. This sauce imparts a unique taste and color to the chicken drumsticks.
Seasoning- Salt and pepper only.
See the recipe card for quantities.
How to make curried chicken drumsticks
In a small mixing bowl, combine equal parts of soy sauce and tomato ketchup and set it aside to add in the last stage. This sauce will add flavor and color to the soupy drumsticks.
Heat a pan and add oil to it. Add chopped garlic and sauté it. Stir in green onions and fry them.
When the onions have turned translucent, add the chicken legs and sauté for 2 minutes over low heat. Sprinkle a pinch of salt and pepper.
Pour 2 cups of water, stir well, and cover with a lid. Cook on high heat, flipping the sides.
Once the chicken drumsticks are cooked, stir in the soy-tomato sauce and toss gently to mix well.
Bring to a simmer and cook until the sauce thickens; remove from the heat. For a spicy twist, you can drizzle 2-ingredient chili oil or stir in a bit of red chilli chutney just before removing from the heat.
Garnish with spring onions. Serve these curry chicken drumsticks with rice or bread.
Serving Ideas
- It tastes delicious with naan bread, Indian flatbreads such as plain, egg flatbread, or stuffed aloo paneer paratha.
- These chicken legs also go well with hot steamed cumin rice and lemon rice.
- These taste so yummy when served with stir-fries and air-fried carrots- potatoes.
- Serve with crispy garlic bread for a unique but surprisingly delicious pairing.
- With chowmein masala for a flavorful fusion.
FAQs
Yes! You can easily swap drumsticks with thighs or curry-cut chicken. Just adjust the cooking time slightly depending on the size of the pieces.
Green onions give the dish its signature flavor, but you can replace them with regular onions if needed. The taste will be different but still delicious.
Yes, but thaw them completely before cooking to ensure even cooking and better flavor absorption.
Yes, you can cook it in advance. The flavors actually deepen after a few hours. Reheat on low heat before serving.
Tips
- Adjust the proportion of sauce according to your taste.
- Add a little amount of salt, as soy sauce also contains salt. It is better to add more later rather than ruin the recipe.
- Prepare the curry to your desired consistency.
- Replacing green onions with other onions will not bring their unique flavor to this recipe.
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Chicken Drumsticks Curry
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Ingredients
- 330 g skinless chicken drumsticks (3 x 110g each)
- 2 green onions
- 4 cloves garlic
- 3 tablespoon soy sauce
- 3 tablespoon tomato ketchup
- 3 tablespoon oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon Pepper
- 2 cups water
Instructions
- Prepare a sauce by combining equal parts of soy sauce and tomato ketchup in a small bowl and keep it aside.
- To a hot pan, add oil and chopped garlic. Stir fry until golden brown.
- Saute the green onions till they become translucent.
- Place the chicken legs in the pan. Fry it for a minute and stir in salt and pepper. Fry it for 2-3 minutes.
- Add water and cook by covering with a lid.
- Once the chicken is cooked, pour the soy-tomato sauce and mix well.
- Simmer for 3-5 mins on low heat.
- Turn off the heat when the sauce gets slightly thickened.
- Serve warm with bread naan, roti, and rice.
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Notes
- Adjust the proportion of sauce according to your taste.
- Add a little amount of salt, as soy sauce also contains salt. It is better to add more later rather than ruin the recipe.
- Prepare the curry to your desired consistency.
- Replacing green onions with other onions will not bring their unique flavor to this recipe.
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For a spicy twist, drizzle my 2-ingredient chili oil or stir in a bit of red chilli chutney.
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Elly says
This is the REAL finger lickin good chicken. So easy and so delicious! Definitely a new staple in this household.
Abhi says
Elly, Glad you like it!