Easy Bengali Baked Chicken Drumsticks
with Greens & Garlic Rice
- Milk
Calling all chicken lovers! We've incorporated a melody of classic Indian flavours through a fusion of spices, curry pastes and chutney to enrich chicken drumsticks that are baked to falling-off-the-bone perfection. With all of these inspiring elements, it's sure to be a fan favourite in no time.
Ingredients
1 knob
ginger
1 packet
chicken drumsticks
1 packet
basmati rice
1 bag
baby spinach leaves
1 bunch
baby broccoli
1 packet
mango chutney
3 clove
garlic
1 packet
Bengal Curry Paste
1 packet
Greek-Style Yoghurt
(Contains: Milk; )
1 sachet
Mumbai Spice Blend
Not included in your delivery
olive oil
1 tsp
brown sugar
20 g
butter
(Contains: Milk; )
1.5 cup
water
Nutrition Values
Utensils
Cooking Steps
SPICY! The Bengal curry paste is hot, use less if you are sensitive to heat. Preheat the oven to 220°C/200°C fan-forced. Finely chop the garlic. Finely grate the ginger. Add the chicken drumsticks to a lined baking dish. Add the Bengal curry paste, Greek-style yoghurt, Mumbai spice blend, ginger, brown sugar, 1/2 the garlic, and a drizzle of olive oil. Toss to coat, then arrange in a single layer. Bake the chicken for 20 minutes. Remove the dish from the oven, then turn the chicken and spoon over any juices in the baking dish. Bake the chicken until golden brown and cooked through, a further 20-25 minutes.
While the chicken is baking, heat a medium saucepan over a medium heat with the butter and a dash of olive oil. Cook the remaining garlic until fragrant, 1-2 minutes. Add the basmati rice, water and a pinch of salt, stir, then bring to the boil. Reduce the heat to low and cover with a lid. Cook for 10 minutes, then remove from the heat and keep covered until the rice is tender and the water has absorbed, 10 minutes. When the rice is done, add the baby spinach leaves to the saucepan, stir to combine and cover to keep warm. TIP: The rice will finish cooking in its own steam so don't peek!
While the rice is cooking, trim the baby broccoli and cut in half lengthways. When the chicken has 10 minutes cook time remaining, heat a large frying pan over a medium-high heat with a drizzle of olive oil. Cook the baby broccoli with a dash of water until tender, 4-5 minutes.
Divide the spinach-garlic rice between plates. Top with the Bengali baked chicken drumsticks. Spoon over the remaining sauce from the baking dish. Serve with the baby broccoli and dollop over the mango chutney.
Customer reviews
Review summary
Updated on Feb 2026- Flavour: Many enjoyed the tasty Bengali spices, though some found it a bit bland and suggested adding more heat.
- Ease of prep: Customers found this dish quick and easy to prepare, with straightforward baking instructions.
- Suggestions: Consider reducing the Bengal curry paste for less heat; add extra spices or sauce if you prefer bolder flavours.
- Portions: Most reviewers felt the chicken quantity was insufficient, with many suggesting at least two drumsticks per person.
