Skip to content

Top Navigation

Allrecipes Allrecipes
Log In Account Details

Profile Menu

Join Now

Account

  • Create a Profile
  • Newsletters
  • Help this link opens in a new tab

More

  • Shopping List
  • Cooking School this link opens in a new tab
  • Ask the Community this link opens in a new tab
Your Account

Account

  • Your Profile
  • Email Preferences
  • Help this link opens in a new tab
  • Logout

More

  • Shopping List
  • Cooking School this link opens in a new tab
  • Ask the Community this link opens in a new tab
Login
Get Allrecipes Magazine
Pin FB

Explore Allrecipes

Allrecipes Allrecipes
  • Find a Recipe
    Find a Recipe

    Include these ingredients

    Filter by Ingredients

    Do not include these ingredients

    Filter by Ingredients
  • Explore

    Explore

    • The Kitchen Garden

      The Kitchen Garden

      Take your love of food to the next level by growing your own. Our first ever Allrecipes gardening guide gives you tips and advice to get you started. Read More
    • Order Your Recipe Ingredients Online With One Click

      Order Your Recipe Ingredients Online With One Click

      Shop your favorite recipes with grocery delivery or pickup at your local Walmart. Read More
    • 15 Asparagus Pasta Recipes You'll Want to Make on Repeat

      15 Asparagus Pasta Recipes You'll Want to Make on Repeat

      Read More
  • 100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes

    100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes

    See All 100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes
    15 Brunch Casseroles for Easy Springtime Weekends

    15 Brunch Casseroles for Easy Springtime Weekends

    • Breakfast Burrito Recipes
    • Breakfast Casserole Recipes
    • Crepe Recipes
    • Egg Recipes
    • French Toast Recipes
    • Frittata Recipes
    • Granola Recipes
    • Omelet Recipes
    • Overnight Oat Recipes
    • Pancake Recipes
    • Quiche Recipes
    • Waffle Recipes
  • Lunch Recipes

    Lunch Recipes

    See All Lunch Recipes
    10 Pasta Salads to Perk up Your Weekday Lunch

    10 Pasta Salads to Perk up Your Weekday Lunch

    • Healthy Lunch Recipes
    • Sandwich Recipes
    • Sandwich Wraps and Roll-Up Recipes
    • School Lunch Ideas and Recipes
  • Dinner Recipes

    Dinner Recipes

    See All Dinner Recipes
    15 Garlic Chicken Thigh Recipes to Make for Dinner

    15 Garlic Chicken Thigh Recipes to Make for Dinner

    • Dinner Fix
    • Chicken Recipes
    • Chicken Breast Recipes
    • Chicken Thigh Recipes
    • Beef Recipes
    • Ground Beef Recipes
    • 100+ Pasta and Noodle Recipes
    • Pork Recipes
    • Pork Tenderloin Recipes
    • Turkey Recipes
    • Ground Turkey Recipes
    • Seafood Recipes
    • Salmon Recipes
    • Shrimp Recipes
  • Appetizer & Snack Recipes

    Appetizer & Snack Recipes

    See All Appetizer & Snack Recipes
    7 Refreshing Pineapple Salsa Recipes

    7 Refreshing Pineapple Salsa Recipes

    • Baked Brie Recipes
    • Bruschetta Recipes
    • Chicken Wing Recipes
    • Crab Cake Recipes
    • Deviled Egg Recipes
    • Fruit Dip Recipes
    • Guacamole Recipes
    • Hummus Recipes
    • Jalapeno Popper Recipes
    • Meatball Appetizers
    • Nacho Recipes
    • Salsa Recipes
    • Stuffed Mushroom Recipes
  • Bread Recipes

    Bread Recipes

    See All Bread Recipes
    8 Dutch Oven Bread Recipes That Are Better Than the Bakery

    8 Dutch Oven Bread Recipes That Are Better Than the Bakery

    • Banana Bread Recipes
    • Biscuit Recipes
    • Bread Machine Recipes
    • Cornbread Recipes
    • Doughnut Recipes
    • Muffin Recipes
    • Pumpkin Bread Recipes
    • Quick Bread Recipes
    • Sourdough Bread Recipes
    • Yeast Bread Recipes
    • Zucchini Bread Recipes
  • Dessert Recipes

    Dessert Recipes

    See All Dessert Recipes
    Strawberry Desserts to Make When You Can't Get Fresh Strawberries

    Strawberry Desserts to Make When You Can't Get Fresh Strawberries

    • Cake Recipes
    • Carrot Cake Recipes
    • Cheesecake Recipes
    • Chocolate Cake Recipes
    • Cookie Recipes
    • Cupcake Recipes
    • Frosting and Icing Recipes
    • Ice Cream Recipes
    • Peach Cobbler Recipes
    • Pie Recipes
    • Pineapple Upside-Down Cake Recipes
    • Pound Cake Recipes
    • Sugar-Free Dessert Recipes
    • Sweet Spot
  • Drink Recipes

    Drink Recipes

    See All Drink Recipes
    22 Fruity Margarita Recipes

    22 Fruity Margarita Recipes

    • Bloody Mary Recipes
    • Cocktail Recipes
    • Coffee Drink Recipes
    • Jell-o Shot Recipes
    • Margarita Recipes
    • Martini Recipes
    • Punch Recipes
    • Sangria Recipes
    • Smoothie Recipes
  • Main Dish Recipes

    Main Dish Recipes

    See All Main Dish Recipes
    25 Oven-Baked Chicken Thigh Recipes Ready In Under 1 hour

    25 Oven-Baked Chicken Thigh Recipes Ready In Under 1 hour

    • Beef Stroganoff Recipes
    • Casserole Recipes
    • Enchilada Recipes
    • Macaroni and Cheese Recipes
    • Pork Chop Recipes
    • Shepherd's Pie Recipes
    • Shrimp Scampi Recipes
  • Salad Recipes

    Salad Recipes

    See All Salad Recipes
    16 DIY Dressings for Green Salads

    16 DIY Dressings for Green Salads

    • Chicken Salad Recipes
    • Coleslaw Recipes
    • Cucumber Salad Recipes
    • Egg Salad Recipes
    • Fruit Salad Recipes
    • Pasta Salad Recipes
    • Potato Salad Recipes
    • Spinach Salad Recipes
    • Tuna Salad Recipes
  • Side Dish Recipes

    Side Dish Recipes

    See All Side Dish Recipes
    10 Delicious Side Dishes for Enchiladas

    10 Delicious Side Dishes for Enchiladas

    • Baked Bean Recipes
    • Broccoli Side Dish Recipes
    • Mashed Potato Recipes
    • Pasta Sauce Recipes
    • Potato Side Dish Recipes
    • Rice Side Dish Recipes
    • Salad Dressing Recipes
    • Scalloped Potato Recipes
    • Vegetable Side Dish Recipes
  • Soup, Stew & Chili Recipes

    Soup, Stew & Chili Recipes

    See All Soup, Stew & Chili Recipes
    12 Hearty Hominy Soup Recipes

    12 Hearty Hominy Soup Recipes

    • Beef Stew Recipes
    • Cabbage Soup Recipes
    • Chicken and Dumpling Recipes
    • Chili Recipes
    • Corn Chowder Recipes
    • Gumbo Recipes
    • Jambalaya Recipes
    • Potato Soup Recipes
    • Taco Soup Recipes
    • Tomato Soup Recipes
    • More Soup Recipes
    • More Stew Recipes
  • Cooking Style

    Cooking Style

    See All Cooking Style
    10 Instant Pot Shrimp Recipes

    10 Instant Pot Shrimp Recipes

    • 5 Ingredient Recipes
    • Air Fryer Recipes
    • BBQ & Grilling Recipes
    • Cooking for Two
    • Family Dinner Recipes
    • Instant Pot Recipes
    • Kid-Friendly Recipes
    • Leftover Recipes
    • Make-Ahead Recipes
    • Quick & Easy Recipes
    • Slow Cooker Recipes
    • Vegan Recipes
    • Vegetarian Recipes
  • Diet & Healthy Recipes

    Diet & Healthy Recipes

    See All Diet & Healthy Recipes
    15 Keto Instant Pot Recipes

    15 Keto Instant Pot Recipes

    • Diabetic Recipes
    • Gluten-Free Recipes
    • Keto Recipes
    • Low Calorie Recipes
    • Low Carb Recipes
    • Low Cholesterol Recipes
    • Low Fat Recipes
    • Low Sodium Recipes
    • Mediterranean Diet Recipes
    • Whole30 Recipes
  • Holidays & Entertaining

    Holidays & Entertaining

    See All Holidays & Entertaining
    15 Best Ramadan Recipes

    15 Best Ramadan Recipes

    • Holiday Planning
    • Cocktail Hour
    • Good Times, Good Food
    • New Year's Recipes
    • Recipes for Super Bowl(R)
    • Valentines's Day Recipes
    • Mardi Gras Recipes
    • St. Patrick's Day Recipes
    • Easter Recipes
    • Cinco de Mayo Recipes
    • Mother's Day Recipes
    • 4th of July Recipes
    • Halloween Recipes
    • Thanksgiving Recipes
    • Christmas Recipes
  • World Cuisine

    World Cuisine

    See All World Cuisine
    12 Best Persian Recipes to Add to Your Weeknight Rotation

    12 Best Persian Recipes to Add to Your Weeknight Rotation

    • Chinese Recipes
    • Filipino Recipes
    • German Recipes
    • Greek Recipes
    • Indian Recipes
    • Italian Recipes
    • Japanese Recipes
    • Mexican Recipes
    • Russian Recipes
    • Spanish Recipes
    • Thai Recipes
    • Global Kitchen
  • Kitchen Tips

    Kitchen Tips

    See All Kitchen Tips
    6 Mistakes That Could Ruin Your Cast Iron Skillets

    6 Mistakes That Could Ruin Your Cast Iron Skillets

    Keep your cast iron pans in tip-top shape by avoiding these no-nos.
    • All About Ingredients
    • Baking
    • Bake It Up A Notch
    • Buying
    • The Allrecipes 2021 Spring Cleaning Handbook
    • Gardening
    • How To
    • Substitutions
    • Tools and Techniques
    • You Can Cook That
  • Allrecipes Magazine Recipes
  • Food Wishes with Chef John
  • Homemade Podcast
  • Trusted Brands
  • Food News and Trends

    Food News and Trends

    See All Food News and Trends
    We Tried 8 Canned and Frozen Biscuits and These Were the Best

    We Tried 8 Canned and Frozen Biscuits and These Were the Best

    Which premade biscuits are worthy of your breakfast?
    • Cooks to Follow
    • Gift Guides
    • Product Reviews and Buying Guides
    • Recalls

Profile Menu

Get Allrecipes Magazine this link opens in a new tab
Join Now

Account

  • Create a Profile
  • Newsletters
  • Help this link opens in a new tab

More

  • Shopping List
  • Cooking School this link opens in a new tab
  • Ask the Community this link opens in a new tab
Your Account

Account

  • Your Profile
  • Email Preferences
  • Help this link opens in a new tab
  • Logout

More

  • Shopping List
  • Cooking School this link opens in a new tab
  • Ask the Community this link opens in a new tab
Login
Sweepstakes

Follow Us

LIVE

15+ Easy Chicken Drumstick Recipes for Weeknight Dinners

By Corey Williams
April 05, 2021
Skip gallery slides
Pin
Baked Cajun Chicken Drumsticks
Credit: Soup Loving Nicole

While these impressive recipes are perfect any day of the week, there's nothing like an easy chicken dinner on a busy weeknight. These chicken drumstick recipes can feed a hungry family, but they're easy to throw together quickly with just a few ingredients. From delicious roasted recipes to make in your oven to air fryer and Instant Pot ideas, simplify your life with one of our favorite easy chicken drumstick recipes. 

Start Slideshow

1 of 16

Pin
Facebook Tweet Mail Email iphone Send Text Message

Instant Pot® Hawaii-Style Shoyu Chicken Drumsticks

Instant Pot® Hawaii-Style Shoyu Chicken Drumsticks
Credit: Diana71
View Recipe this link opens in a new tab

Make these quick and easy drumsticks — flavored with soy sauce, honey, mirin, garlic, and brown sugar — in your Instant Pot. "Bring the islands home to your family with this very Hawaiian dish," says recipe creator Diana71. 

1 of 16

Advertisement
Advertisement

2 of 16

Pin
Facebook Tweet Mail Email iphone Send Text Message

Baked Cajun Chicken Drumsticks

Baked Cajun Chicken Drumsticks
Credit: Soup Loving Nicole
View Recipe this link opens in a new tab

These Cajun-spiced drumsticks are crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside, according to recipe creator Soup Loving Nicole. They're easy to make in the oven with minimal cleanup. 

2 of 16

3 of 16

Pin
Facebook Tweet Mail Email iphone Send Text Message

Air-Fried Peruvian Chicken Drumsticks with Green Crema

A cilantro-spiked crema sauce (which packs a spicy jalapeno punch) is the perfect finishing touch for these Peruvian-style drumsticks you can make in the air fryer.
Credit: Allrecipes
View Recipe this link opens in a new tab

A cilantro-spiked crema sauce (which packs a spicy jalapeno punch) is the perfect finishing touch for these Peruvian-style drumsticks you can make in the air fryer.

  • Top-Rated Chicken Recipes

3 of 16

Advertisement

4 of 16

Pin
Facebook Tweet Mail Email iphone Send Text Message

Southern BBQ Chicken

Drumsticks on a grill with grill marks
Credit: Holiday Baker
View Recipe this link opens in a new tab

What makes this flavorful chicken so incredible? According to recipe creator rachelu, "low-grilling over indirect heat keeps this chicken moist and tender" and "giving the drumsticks a long rub with seasonings makes them taste great."

4 of 16

5 of 16

Pin
Facebook Tweet Mail Email iphone Send Text Message

Julia's Korean Fried Chicken

Julia's Korean Fried Chicken
Credit: Victor Protasio
View Recipe this link opens in a new tab

A savory sauce made with gochujang, oyster sauce, mirin, ketchup, fish sauce, garlic, and sesame seeds makes these fried chicken drumsticks absolutely irresistible. 

  • Korean Fried Chicken Recipes

5 of 16

6 of 16

Pin
Facebook Tweet Mail Email iphone Send Text Message

Orange Marmalade Chicken

orange marmalade chicken
Credit: Yoly
View Recipe this link opens in a new tab

You can make this easy sweet-savory chicken with fewer than 10 easy-to-find ingredients. This recipe is so versatile that any cut of chicken will work, according to recipe creator Yoly. 

6 of 16

Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement

7 of 16

Pin
Facebook Tweet Mail Email iphone Send Text Message

Spicy Hot Chicken Legs

Spicy Hot Chicken Legs on a bed of rice in a white bowl
Credit: Erinwoolsey
View Recipe this link opens in a new tab

Think you can handle the heat? Try these spicy chicken legs made with a whole bottle of hot sauce. Serve with blue cheese salad dressing on the side. 

7 of 16

8 of 16

Pin
Facebook Tweet Mail Email iphone Send Text Message

Easy Italian Chicken

Easy Italian Chicken
Credit: megan
View Recipe this link opens in a new tab

You need just four ingredients to make this simple Italian-inspired chicken recipe: chicken legs, garlic, crushed red pepper flakes, and vegetable oil. 

8 of 16

9 of 16

Pin
Facebook Tweet Mail Email iphone Send Text Message

Loga's Microwave Chicken

Loga's Microwave Chicken
View Recipe this link opens in a new tab

It doesn't get easier than this basic chicken made in the microwave. This recipe is a bit unconventional, so make sure to break out your meat thermometer before digging in (165 degrees F is a safe temperature). 

9 of 16

Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement

10 of 16

Pin
Facebook Tweet Mail Email iphone Send Text Message

Oven BBQ Chicken Drumsticks

Oven BBQ Chicken Drumsticks
View Recipe this link opens in a new tab

Allrecipes users can't get enough of this top-rated, oven-baked chicken recipe. "I have worked in the restaurant industry all my life and have to say this recipe is restaurant quality," says reviewer Madtskovicz. 

  • Best Baked Chicken Recipes

10 of 16

11 of 16

Pin
Facebook Tweet Mail Email iphone Send Text Message

Garlic Lime Roasted Chicken Drumsticks

Garlic Lime Roasted Chicken Drumsticks
Credit: Suzy Pants
View Recipe this link opens in a new tab

This flavorful roasted chicken will "please even this pickiest eaters," according to recipe creator Lizeth Gonzalez-Stewart. An overnight marinade is recommended, but you can make this dinner in 30 minutes if you're short on time. 

11 of 16

12 of 16

Pin
Facebook Tweet Mail Email iphone Send Text Message

Sriracha Honey Chicken Legs

Sriracha Honey Chicken Legs
Credit: Laura
View Recipe this link opens in a new tab

Here's a sweet and spicy sauce that everyone at your table will love. This recipe is baked, but you can easily adjust it for your grill. 

12 of 16

Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement

13 of 16

Pin
Facebook Tweet Mail Email iphone Send Text Message

Easy Smoked Chicken Drumsticks

Easy Smoked Chicken Drumsticks
Credit: Soup Loving Nicole
View Recipe this link opens in a new tab

Use your electric smoker to make these easy, 3-ingredient drumsticks. You can use any rub you like, but recipe creator France C recommends this Brown Sugar BBQ Rub. 

13 of 16

14 of 16

Pin
Facebook Tweet Mail Email iphone Send Text Message

Parmesan Chicken II

Parmesan Chicken II
Credit: Lissa30
View Recipe this link opens in a new tab

Try this cheesy chicken next time you're in need of a quick and easy weeknight dinner. Recipe creator Anika recommends serving with a fresh side salad. 

14 of 16

15 of 16

Pin
Facebook Tweet Mail Email iphone Send Text Message

Indian-Style Chicken and Onions

Indian-Style Chicken and Onions
Credit: Buckwheat Queen
View Recipe this link opens in a new tab

Your dinner guests will never believe that this impressive meal comes together in about an hour. "This was a great dinner," according to reviewer Cally. "The sauce is the star and was so flavorful and easy to make."

15 of 16

Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement

16 of 16

Pin
Facebook Tweet Mail Email iphone Send Text Message

More Inspiration

a breaded baked chicken breast on a dinner plate with rice pilaf and broccoli in the background
Credit: TTV78

Try one of our best Quick and Easy Chicken Dinners and explore our entire collection of Chicken Leg Recipes. 

  • Garlic Chicken
  • Baked Lemon Chicken Breasts
  • Chicken Marsala Over White Rice

16 of 16

Replay gallery

Share the Gallery

Pinterest Facebook

Up Next

By Corey Williams

    Share the Gallery

    Pinterest Facebook
    Trending Videos
    Advertisement
    Skip slide summaries

    Everything in This Slideshow

    Advertisement

    View All

    1 of 16 Instant Pot® Hawaii-Style Shoyu Chicken Drumsticks
    2 of 16 Baked Cajun Chicken Drumsticks
    3 of 16 Air-Fried Peruvian Chicken Drumsticks with Green Crema
    4 of 16 Southern BBQ Chicken
    5 of 16 Julia's Korean Fried Chicken
    6 of 16 Orange Marmalade Chicken
    7 of 16 Spicy Hot Chicken Legs
    8 of 16 Easy Italian Chicken
    9 of 16 Loga's Microwave Chicken
    10 of 16 Oven BBQ Chicken Drumsticks
    11 of 16 Garlic Lime Roasted Chicken Drumsticks
    12 of 16 Sriracha Honey Chicken Legs
    13 of 16 Easy Smoked Chicken Drumsticks
    14 of 16 Parmesan Chicken II
    15 of 16 Indian-Style Chicken and Onions
    16 of 16 More Inspiration

    Share options

    Facebook Tweet Mail Email iphone Send Text Message

    Login

    Allrecipes

    Magazines & More

    Learn More

    • Subscribe this link opens in a new tab
    • Customer Service this link opens in a new tab
    • Jobs this link opens in a new tab
    • Advertise this link opens in a new tab
    • Content Licensing this link opens in a new tab
    • Apps this link opens in a new tab
    • Sitemap this link opens in a new tab

    Connect

    Follow Us
    Global Communities

    Global Communities

    • Australia & New Zealand this link opens in a new tab
    • Canada this link opens in a new tab
    • Quebec this link opens in a new tab
    • United Kingdom & Ireland this link opens in a new tab
    • United States this link opens in a new tab
    Subscribe to Our Newsletter
    Other Meredith Sites

    Other Meredith Sites

    • 4 Your Health this link opens in a new tab
    • All People Quilt this link opens in a new tab
    • Better Homes & Gardens this link opens in a new tab
    • Bizrate Insights this link opens in a new tab
    • Bizrate Surveys this link opens in a new tab
    • Cooking Light this link opens in a new tab
    • Daily Paws this link opens in a new tab
    • EatingWell this link opens in a new tab
    • Eat This, Not That this link opens in a new tab
    • Entertainment Weekly this link opens in a new tab
    • Food & Wine this link opens in a new tab
    • Health this link opens in a new tab
    • Hello Giggles this link opens in a new tab
    • Instyle this link opens in a new tab
    • Martha Stewart this link opens in a new tab
    • Midwest Living this link opens in a new tab
    • More this link opens in a new tab
    • MyRecipes this link opens in a new tab
    • MyWedding this link opens in a new tab
    • My Food and Family this link opens in a new tab
    • MyLife this link opens in a new tab
    • Parenting this link opens in a new tab
    • Parents this link opens in a new tab
    • People this link opens in a new tab
    • People en Español this link opens in a new tab
    • Rachael Ray Magazine this link opens in a new tab
    • Real Simple this link opens in a new tab
    • Ser Padres this link opens in a new tab
    • Shape this link opens in a new tab
    • Siempre Mujer this link opens in a new tab
    • Southern Living this link opens in a new tab
    • SwearBy this link opens in a new tab
    • Travel & Leisure this link opens in a new tab
    MeredithAllrecipes is part of the Meredith Food Group. © Copyright 2021 Meredith Corporationthis link opens in a new tab. All Rights Reserved.
    Privacy Policythis link opens in a new tab Terms of Servicethis link opens in a new tab Ad Choicesthis link opens in a new tab California Do Not Sellthis link opens a modal window Web Accessibilitythis link opens in a new tab
    © Copyright . All rights reserved. Printed from https://www.allrecipes.com

    View image

    15+ Easy Chicken Drumstick Recipes for Weeknight Dinners
    this link is to an external site that may or may not meet accessibility guidelines.