Chicken leg in a crispy crust

3 servings

120 minutes

Crispy chicken drumsticks are a vibrant representative of Pan-Asian cuisine, combining a crunchy texture with spicy Eastern notes. The origins of this dish are linked to the pursuit of balance in flavor and texture: tender, juicy meat inside and a golden, aromatic crust outside. The breading with paprika, curry, and spices adds rich flavor, while the glaze made from rice vinegar, cane sugar, and sriracha sauce adds a sweet-sour spiciness. The dish is perfect for serving with fragrant rice or fresh vegetables, creating harmony of contrasting textures and flavors. A wonderful choice for both a cozy dinner and a festive table where it's important to impress guests with culinary skills.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 728.1
• Proteins: 49.2g
• Fats: 35.8g
• Carbohydrates: 57.3g

Ingredients

• Chicken drumstick: 800 g
• Paprika: 1 tbsp
• Ground black pepper: 1 tsp
• Seasoning for chicken: 2 tsp
• Starch: 1 tbsp
• Wheat flour: 1.5 tbsp
• Curry: 1 tsp
• Sesame seeds: to taste
• Garlic: 0.5 head
• Ketchup: 340 g
• Sriracha: 1 tsp
• Sesame oil: 1 tbsp
• Rice vinegar: 1 tbsp
• Sugar: 3 tbsp
• Salt: to taste
• Freshly ground black pepper: to taste

Cooking steps

1. Prepare chilled chicken drumsticks. Cut off the cartilaginous part from the drumstick. Pull the meat away from the bone. Take foil and tightly wrap the bones of each thigh.

   Required ingredients:

   • Chicken drumstick: 800 g

2. Prepare the breading: mix starch, flour, paprika, black pepper, chicken seasoning, and curry.

   Required ingredients:

   • Starch: 1 tablespoon
   • Wheat flour: 1.5 tablespoon
   • Paprika: 1 tablespoon
   • Ground black pepper: 1 teaspoon
   • Seasoning for chicken: 2 teaspoons
   • Curry: 1 teaspoon

3. Coat each thigh in the resulting mixture. Place the resulting semi-finished products on a rack.

   Required ingredients:

   • Starch: 1 tablespoon
   • Wheat flour: 1.5 tablespoon
   • Paprika: 1 tablespoon
   • Ground black pepper: 1 teaspoon
   • Seasoning for chicken: 2 teaspoons
   • Curry: 1 teaspoon

4. Place the shins in the preheated oven. Bake for 40 minutes at 200 degrees until a crispy crust forms.

5. Preparing the glaze sauce. Pour rice vinegar into a saucepan, add cane sugar, ketchup, sriracha sauce, sesame oil, salt, pepper, and minced garlic. Mix everything together. Check for taste.

   Required ingredients:

   • Rice vinegar: 1 tablespoon
   • Sugar: 3 tablespoons
   • Ketchup: 340 g
   • Sriracha: 1 teaspoon
   • Sesame oil: 1 tablespoon
   • Salt:  to taste
   • Freshly ground black pepper:  to taste
   • Garlic: 0.5 head

6. Take the baked drumsticks out of the oven, and if the crust is hard — that's good. Pour sauce over the meat part.

7. Send the finished dish to the oven for another 5 minutes at 200 degrees. After 5 minutes, take it out of the oven, place it on a plate, and sprinkle with sesame.

   Required ingredients:

   • Sesame seeds:  to taste