Herbed Chicken Drumsticks & Celery Root Mash

Looking for a cozy, nourishing dinner that’s both flavorful and gentle on your system? These Herbed Chicken Drumsticks with Celery Root Mash are a perfect go-to, especially if you’re exploring a low-histamine approach to support your skin, gut, or overall inflammation.

After last week’s deep dive into how histamine can impact skin health (hello, eczema, acne, and rosacea!), many of you asked what you can eat when trying to lower your histamine load. This recipe is one of my favorites to answer that question.

Here’s why I love it:

• Protein-rich: Chicken drumsticks offer quality protein to support tissue repair, hormone production, and balanced blood sugar.
  
• Loaded with nutrients: Between the fresh herbs, celery root, and nourishing fats, this dish delivers key vitamins and minerals like potassium, zinc, B vitamins, and magnesium.
  
• Low-histamine + gut friendly: Made with fresh ingredients, no aged or fermented foods, and anti-inflammatory fats like coconut oil.

Simple to prep, yummy, and friendly to sensitive systems; this recipe is comfort food with a functional twist.

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25 Minutes 2 Servings

Ingredients

• 10 ozs Chicken Drumsticks
• 2 tsps Coconut Oil (melted, divided)
• 1 1/3 tsps Dried Parsley (divided)
• 1/8 tsp Sea Salt (divided)
• 2/3 tsp Dried Chives
• 1/3 tsp Oregano
• 1 1/3 cups Celery Root (peeled, cut into small cubes)
• 2/3 Russet Potato (medium, peeled and chopped)

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 400ºF and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Place the drumsticks on the prepared pan. Add half of the coconut oil, half of the parsley, half of the salt, chives, and oregano to the chicken and rub the seasoning to generously coat all sides. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through (around 175°F or higher).
3. Meanwhile, place a steamer basket over a pot of boiling water and steam the celery root and potato for 12 to 15 minutes or until tender. Transfer to a mixing bowl and add the remaining coconut oil, parsley and salt. Mash with a potato masher until smooth. Season with additional salt if necessary.
4. To serve, divide the celery root mash and chicken between plates.

Notes:

• More Flavor: Add other dried herbs and spices to taste.
• Celery Root: Two cups of celery root is approximately half of a medium celery root.
• No Russet Potato: Omit or use white or yellow potatoes instead.
• No Drumsticks: Use chicken thighs instead.
• No Coconut Oil: Use ghee or avocado oil instead.

Important note on leftovers and histamine:

Leftover foods, particularly those high in protein (like meat and fish), can accumulate histamine over time. Histamine levels in foods increase the longer they’re stored after cooking. To minimize histamine reactions, avoid eating leftovers that have been refrigerated longer than 24 hours. Freeze leftovers immediately after cooking if planning to consume later, and thaw only when ready to eat.