30 Chicken Drumsticks with Leeks That You and Your Family Will Love!

December 13, 2024
Written by Kristy J. Norton

Cozy, warming, and filled with flavor - this describes these chicken drumsticks with leeks recipes to a tee! And, best of all, there are also so many options for you to choose from! There is everything from roasted dishes to soups, stews, and more. Go ahead and discover them all! 

chicken drumsticks with leeks

1. Pan Roasted Drumsticks with Leeks 

Looking for a quick and delicious meal? Well, this is the recipe that you should be checking out! Saute bacon and chicken before adding in garlic and leeks. Transfer to the oven and bake until the chicken is cooked. Set aside the chicken and pour in broth and half and half to the leek mixture and simmer. Finish off with lemon juice and parsley and pour over the drumsticks! 

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Pan Roasted Drumsticks with Leeks 

2. Roasted Drumsticks and Leeks 

This recipe is perfect for anyone on the lookout for something simple but comforting! Combine leeks, thyme, onions, and bay leaves in a baking dish. Top with drumsticks seasoned with paprika and thyme. Drizzle with oil and then bake until everything is tender and fragrant - broil the leeks for extra caramelization! 

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Roasted Drumsticks and Leeks 

3. Baked Rosemary Drumsticks with Leeks 

This dish may be super fragrant but it works well if you prefer subtle flavors with your meal! Boil the drumsticks and add to a casserole dish along with leeks, rosemary, and potato wedges. Roast everything for a while and then drizzle with white wine before baking for a bit longer! 

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Baked Rosemary Drumsticks with Leeks 

4. Drumsticks with Leeks and Lentils

This protein heavy dish is aromatic and so good - the kind of dish that will make everyone happy! Saute the leeks and garlic and pour in the beluga lentils, fire roasted tomatoes, smoked paprika, broth, sriracha and wine. Simmer for a bit before adding in zucchini and seared drumsticks. Transfer to the oven and cook until done!  

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Drumsticks with Leeks and Lentils

5. Drumsticks Stew with Leeks and Beans  

Hearty and delicious - this recipe hits the spot when you need something warm or comforting! Saute leeks, carrots, shallots, and garlic before adding in herbs, wine, seared drumsticks, and water. Simmer for a while before adding in beans and cooking until they are tender! 

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Drumsticks Stew with Leeks and Beans  

6. Drumstick and Leek Soup

This cozy soup has lots of flavor and bulk to make it a full meal on a cold day! Saute the leeks and mushrooms before adding in seared drumsticks, herbs, wild rice, broth, herbs, and seasonings. Let all of this simmer until the chicken and rice are cooked. Then, stir in heavy cream, thicken, and serve! 

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Drumstick and Leek Soup

7. Chicken and Leek Tray Bake 

This is the recipe to make when you want all of the flavor but none of the fuss! Pour wine and broth in a baking dish and then add in seared drumsticks along with leeks, peppers, olives, and oregano. Pop into the oven and bake until everything is perfectly tender. Stir in more oregano and serve! 

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Chicken and Leek Tray Bake 

8. Drumsticks with Pears and Leeks

Want to play around with flavors? Well, this delicious recipe is one that you need to try out! Sear the drumsticks and sear before setting aside. Caramelize the pears in the same pan with honey. Then, add in the leeks, cider, and apple juice before baking until the dish is tender and fragrant! 

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Drumsticks with Pears and Leeks

9. Vinegar Braised Chicken, Leeks, and Peas 

This recipe boasts such comforting flavors but it also has just enough tang to brighten it up too! Cook leeks with broth and white balsamic vinegar and add to a baking dish before topping with seared chicken and then roasting until the chicken is crispy. Set the chicken aside and then simmer the sauce and stir in cream, herbs, and peas. Cook for a bit and serve with the drumsticks! 

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Vinegar Braised Chicken, Leeks, and Peas 

10. Spring Chicken Drumsticks 

Herby, aromatic, and the perfect recipe for any kind of weather at all! Saute leeks, shallots, and potatoes for a while before adding in seared drumsticks, cider, and stock. Tie together celery, parsley, thyme, and bay leaves with twine and add to the pan as well. Simmer for a while before stirring through cream and peas! 

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Spring Chicken Drumsticks 

11. Drumsticks, Rice, Leeks, and Rosemary 

This is the dish to whip up if you want something with plenty of meat, veggies, and carbs and is tasty to boot! Start by boiling the drumsticks with celery, onion, leeks, and carrots. As this is happening, saute more leeks and onions in oil and add in rice. Pour in the broth that the chicken was cooking in and season. Then, top with rosemary sprinkled chicken and bake everything until tender! 

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Drumsticks, Rice, Leeks, and Rosemary 

12. Picada Chicken with Slow Cooked Leeks

This Spanish inspired dish is thick, creamy, and paired with the most fragrant leeks! Saute onion, leeks, and garlic before pouring in wine, stock, and seared chicken drumsticks. Simmer for a while. In the meantime, mash boiled egg yolks with ground almonds and garlic. Stir this into the leek sauce when done and wait for it to thicken. Stir with couscous! 

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Picada Chicken with Slow Cooked Leeks

13. Drumsticks with Creamy Leeks

If you are craving something creamy but don't want something too indulgent either, you should give this yummy dish a try! Saute the leeks and garlic in butter and pour in wine followed by stock, mustard, and silverbeet. Once this has cooked, stir in sour cream. Sear the drumsticks, add to the pan and simmer for a while before serving! 

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Drumsticks with Creamy Leeks

14. Mustard Glazed Drumsticks with Onions and Leeks 

This recipe may be healthy but it packs such a favor punch that you wouldn't be able to tell! Mix together leeks, onions, garlic, and thyme and lay in a baking dish. Place drumsticks on top and then pop into the oven for a few minutes. Brush the chicken with a mix of mustard, shallots, rosemary, and soy sauce and then continue baking until done! 

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Mustard Glazed Drumsticks with Onions and Leeks 

15. Creamy Mustard Sauce

If you are on the lookout for something a bit more indulgent, then this may be the right recipe for you! Marinate the drumsticks in lemon juice and seasonings, sprinkle with paprika, and then brown and set aside. Saute leeks and aromatics before pouring in broth, mustard, and chicken and cooking for a while. Cook for a while before stirring in cream! 

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Creamy Mustard Sauce

16. Tamari Honey Drumsticks and Leeks 

Savory, sweet, aromatic, and healthy - what more can you ask for from your recipe? Simmer leeks, drumsticks, and water together until the meat is fairly tender. Then, stir in bone broth, honey, and tamari, and cook for a little longer. The dish is done when the chicken is beautifully glazed! 

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Tamari Honey Drumsticks and Leeks 

17. Drumsticks with Leeks and Almonds

This dish doesn't just have great flavor, it has plenty of crunch too! Arrange chopped leeks at the bottom of a baking dish and top with drumsticks coated in a mix of mustard, parsley, garlic, lemon juice and zest, and rosemary. Pour in broth and verjuice and bake everything until the chicken is cooked through! 

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Drumsticks with Leeks and Almonds

18. Roasted Spiced Chicken with Braised Cabbage and Leeks

If you are looking for a dish with some serious spice, then your search is over with this recipe! Season the drumsticks with sumac and cumin and roast until golden brown. In the meantime, saute leeks and cabbage, season, and then simmer in broth. Serve with the chicken once tender! 

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Roasted Spiced Chicken with Braised Cabbage and Leeks

19. Chicken, Leek, and Mushroom Casserole

This is a recipe that is going to warm you to the bone on a cold and dreary day! Saute mushrooms and leeks before pouring in wine and stock and boiling. Add in seared drumsticks and bay leaves and bake until tender! 

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Chicken, Leek, and Mushroom Casserole

20. Braised Drumsticks with Leeks and Scallions

Searching for a healthier alternative to coq au vin? Well, look no further than this yummy recipe! Saute leeks and mushrooms and then add in seared drumsticks to the dish along with thyme and broth and simmer. Then, top the dish with scallions and broil everything until the chicken is crispy! 

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Braised Drumsticks with Leeks and Scallions

21. Drumsticks in a Leek and Stilton Sauce 

This is certainly the dish to whip up if you are looking to impress guests! Simmer leeks and garlic before adding seared drumsticks and broth. Crumble some Stilton on top and then bake all of this until the chicken is tender and the sauce is creamy! 

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Drumsticks in a Leek and Stilton Sauce 

22. Simple Creamy Drumsticks and Leeks 

This is the recipe to make after a long and tiring day - it takes just 20 minutes to make and the creaminess of the dish is sure to make your day a whole lot better! Saute the white part of the leeks until lightly charred and then top with wine and seared drumsticks and bake for a few minutes. Stir in cream, parmesan, and lemon juice into the leeks before then topping with sauteed leek greens! 

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Simple Creamy Drumsticks and Leeks 

23. Drumstick Soup with Leeks and Parsnip 

This soup is so aromatic and delicious that you aren't going to want to wait for the weather to get cold to make it! Boil the drumsticks in lightly salted water and then set aside. Cook leeks, celery, and parsnips before simmering in flour, wine, and the homemade broth. Then, add in chicken and vermicelli noodles and cook for a bit longer. Whisk in egg and yogurt to thicken the soup and serve! 

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Drumstick Soup with Leeks and Parsnip 

24. Turmeric Braised Drumsticks with Leeks and Golden Beets

This recipe is just bursting with lovely natural flavors! Mix leeks, beets, and beet greens with garlic, turmeric, ginger, salt, and lemon juice and place in a baking dish. Sprinkle the chicken with turmeric and then place on top of the veggies and pour in wine. Bake until everything is tender and enjoy! 

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Turmeric Braised Drumsticks with Leeks and Golden Beets

25. Savory Drumsticks with Leek Risotto

This is a dish that is just bursting with flavor from every level! Toss the drumsticks in a savory seasoning mix and then roast until golden brown. In the meantime, saute leeks, onions, garlic, and parsley and risotto. Slowly pour in stock until the risotto is cooked and serve with the drumsticks! 

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Savory Drumsticks with Leek Risotto

26. Honey and Mustard Baked Drumsticks with Leeks and Rice

Sweet and tangy with plenty of savory and aromatic elements, this dish is just delicious! Marinate the chicken in honey, mustard, lemon juice and zest. Then, arrange rice at the bottom of a baking dish and top with leeks. Top with rice and stock and cook until the rice and chicken are tender! 

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Honey and Mustard Baked Drumsticks with Leeks and Rice

27. Instant Pot Drumstick Leek Stew

This recipe offers you the perfect way to get the most tender and delicious stew with no fuss at all! Add the drumsticks, leeks, veggies, and aromatics to the Instant Pot along with herbs, stock, and butter. Pressure cook until the chicken is tender and then serve with crusty bread! 

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Instant Pot Drumstick Leek Stew

28. Palestinian Chicken and Leeks with Sumac and Onion

This aromatic and perfectly spiced dish is one that you're going to want to make over and over again! Marinate the drumsticks in sumac, cumin, allspice, cinnamon, and lemon juice. In the meantime, fry onions and leeks until caramelized. Grill the chicken and flatbread as well. Top the bread with the onions followed by the chicken. Drizzle with spiced yogurt and top with roasted pine nuts!  

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Palestinian Chicken and Leeks with Sumac and Onion

29. Mushroom and Leek Chicken Tray Bake

This is a simple baked dish that still boasts so much flavor! Toss the mushrooms, leeks, and red onions in lemon juice and zest and lay on a baking dish. Top with drumsticks and season with your favorite rub. Pour in stock and thyme and then roast for a while. Stir in cream and then roast until done! 

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Mushroom and Leek Chicken Tray Bake

30. Creamy Shiitake and Leek Drumsticks 

This dish is earthy, aromatic, and one that you just have to try for yourself! Start by making the sauce - simmer mushrooms and leeks in soy sauce, cream, and broth for a while. Then, pour this over seared drumsticks. Pop into the oven and bake until the chicken is tender and the sauce is thick! 

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Creamy Shiitake and Leek Drumsticks 

There you go - all the chicken drumsticks and leek recipes that your heart could desire! From simple dishes to ones that can be served at dinner parties, you are all covered. All that you need to do now is head to the kitchen and start cooking up a storm! 

By Kristy J. Norton
I'm Kristy – a chef and connoisseur of all things BBQ! You can find me either in my kitchen (or someone else's) or at a big outdoor barbecue surrounded by friends and family. In both my professional and personal life I’ve picked up more than a few tips and tricks for turning out delicious food. I consider it a privilege to share it with others!
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