Jonagold's Vindaloo Chicken Drumsticks
Bold and tangy with a lingering heat, this Goan-style curry layers vinegar-brightened spices over tender chicken and onion masala. Mustard seeds and curry leaves add nutty, aromatic pops, while crispy fried potatoes bring satisfying texture. Jonagold's Vindaloo Chicken Drumsticks is ideal for a cozy dinner when you want something punchy and warming.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook55 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Jonagold's Vindaloo Chicken Drumsticks, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 57 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 55 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 16
- Heart Health
- 59
- Metabolic
- 22
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 48
- Performance
- 34
- General Wellness
- 1
Cut a few shallow slits in each chicken drumstick and place them in a resealable plastic bag; set aside.
- 2
Heat 5 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a Dutch oven or large pot over medium-high heat.
- 3
Stir in the onion, garlic, and ginger.
- 4
Cook, stirring, until the onion turns golden brown, about 7 minutes.
- 5
Remove the pot from the heat and use a slotted spoon to transfer the onion mixture to a blender, leaving as much oil in the pot as possible; set the pot aside.
- 6
Add 3 tablespoons white vinegar, coriander, cumin, garam masala, black pepper, salt, turmeric, and cayenne pepper to the blender.
- 7
Blend until smooth, then pour the mixture into the bag with the chicken; mix until the chicken is evenly coated and squeeze out the excess air.
- 8
Marinate at room temperature for 1 hour, or in the refrigerator for 3 hours or longer.
- 9
After the chicken has marinated, heat the oil left in the Dutch oven over high heat and stir in the curry leaves and mustard seeds.
- 10
When the mustard seeds finish popping and turn gray, remove the chicken from its marinade and cook until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes.
- 11
Pour in the remaining marinade and water.
- 12
Bring to a simmer, then reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes.
- 13
Heat oil in a deep fryer or large saucepan to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- 14
While the chicken cooks, deep-fry the potato cubes until golden brown.
- 15
Drain on a plate lined with paper towels.
- 16
After the chicken has cooked for 20 minutes, stir in the potatoes and 2 tablespoons of white vinegar.
- 17
Cover again and continue simmering until the chicken is no longer pink at the bone, at least 10 more minutes.
- Calories 785.22 kcal High 39%
- Protein 59.63 g Good Source 119%
- Carbohydrate 34.04 g 12%
- Total Fat 43.79 g High 56%
- Saturated Fat 9.06 g High 45%
- Trans Fat 0.17 g High --
- Cholesterol 338.77 mg High 113%
- Sodium 922.59 mg High 40%
- Dietary Fiber 2.33 g Low Source 8%
- Total Sugars 1.25 g --
- Added Sugars 0.65 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 200.75 mg Moderate 15%
- Iron 3.45 mg Moderate 19%
- Potassium 778.36 mg Moderate 17%
- Vitamin A 40.43 mcg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin C 19.85 mg Good Source 22%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Mustard
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Jonagold's Vindaloo Chicken Drumsticks is made with 16 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 1 hr 25 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Cayenne Pepper, Chicken Drumsticks, and Fresh Ginger. Each serving provides about 785.22 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Jonagold's Vindaloo Chicken Drumsticks made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Cayenne Pepper, Chicken Drumsticks, Fresh Ginger, Garam Masala. The full list of 16 is above.
- How long does it take to make Jonagold's Vindaloo Chicken Drumsticks?
- About 1 hr 25 mins in total: 30 mins to prepare and 55 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 785.22 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Jonagold's Vindaloo Chicken Drumsticks easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 16 ingredients and 17 steps.
- Is Jonagold's Vindaloo Chicken Drumsticks healthy?
- Jonagold's Vindaloo Chicken Drumsticks has an easyChef Pro health score of 40/100. Per serving, it provides 785.22 calories and 59.63 g of protein, or 119% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 922.59 mg (40% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 9.06 g (45% of the Daily Value). It contains Mustard, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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