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Thai Drumsticks

Name: Thai Drumsticks
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Thai
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons sweet chilli sauce; Zest of 1 Orange; 2 tblsp Orange; 1 clove peeled crushed Garlic; 1 tblsp Thai Red Curry Paste; 8 Chicken drumsticks

Thai Drumsticks is a classic Thai dish that holds a distinguished place in traditional cooking. Celebrated for its wholesome ingredients and time-honored preparation, this dish brings authentic regional character to the home kitchen.

Carefully prepared featuring sweet chilli sauce, Orange, Orange, Garlic, Thai Red Curry Paste and Chicken drumsticks, the ingredients are simmered and seasoned to achieve a satisfying depth of flavor. True to traditional Thai cooking, the dish focuses on celebrated for its harmonious balance of sweet, sour, salty, and aromatic heat.

In authentic Thai tradition, Thai Drumsticks is best presented with fragrant jasmine rice and fresh cooling herbs.

If you enjoy authentic Thai cooking, be sure to also explore our recipe for Pad See Ew.

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Ingredients

sweet chilli sauce2 tablespoons
OrangeZest of 1
Orange2 tblsp
Garlic1 clove peeled crushed
Thai Red Curry Paste1 tblsp
Chicken drumsticks8

Step-by-Step Instructions

6 steps

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Step 1

Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6 and line a baking tray with foil.

Step 2🥄 Mix

Mix the chilli sauce with the orange zest and juice, garlic, curry paste and ¼ tsp salt.

Step 3

Add the chicken and coat really well.

Step 4

Arrange the drumsticks on the foil, spaced apart.

Step 5🥣 Marinate⏱️ 35-40 mins

Coat the chicken with any marinade left in the bowl, then roast for 35-40 mins until tender.

Step 6

Wrap in foil or pack into a food container.

👨‍🍳 Chef's Culinary Notes

Cultural Heritage

Thai Drumsticks reflects the timeless heritage of traditional Thai home cooking, celebrated for its harmonious balance of sweet, sour, salty, and aromatic heat. Prepared for generations for family gatherings and celebrations, it represents the heart of regional culinary identity.

Dietary Substitutions

To substitute whole eggs in baking, unsweetened applesauce, mashed banana, or a commercial egg replacer can work smoothly depending on whether the recipe is sweet or savory.

Chef Technique Tips

Resist the urge to open the oven door during the first two-thirds of the baking cycle. Opening the door vents trapped heat and steam, which can cause delicate baked goods to deflate or lose their rise.

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