Chicken drumsticks
can be deep fried.
Drumsticks are part of the chicken's leg and often come in large packages containing many drumsticks. They work well for parties or get-togethers as well as casual dinners, lunches or snacks at home. Chicken is a low-fat meat and drumsticks can be made in healthy ways if you are looking to cut calories or feed your family healthier meals. Add this to my Recipe Box.
Baked
Cover chicken drumsticks in beaten eggs before dredging in bread crumbs and baking for a healthy chicken dish. Substitute yogurt for eggs for a tangy twist on the recipe. You can add spices or other ingredients, such as garlic or onion powder, cayenne pepper or dijon mustard, to the bread crumbs to make the dish more flavorful. Herbs can be added to the bread crumbs as well, so choose herbs that complement the other ingredients including parsley, sage, thyme, cilantro or basil.
Grilled
Grilling provides a smoky taste and slightly charred texture that works will with chicken drumsticks. Marinate the drumsticks before grilling to optimize the flavor and really make them stand out. Use your favorite marinade or experiment with ingredients, such as soy sauce, garlic and fresh ginger for an Asian slant or barbecue sauce for a Southern feel. Place drumsticks directly on the grill and turn them occasionally to create grill marks on the chicken.
Fried
Deep-fried chicken drumsticks are a Southern favorite. To cook deep-fried drumsticks, the oil needs to be heated in a pot or a deep fryer. The drumsticks are then placed directly in the oil or fryer or dredged first in a flour and egg mixture. Once removed, they can be covered with various sauces including buffalo, honey mustard, soy, or traditional hot sauce. Serve with celery and blue cheese dressing.
Other Ideas
Chicken drumsticks can be glazed with various sauces before being baked or grilled. Consider such mixtures as maple syrup and oranges, cherry and barbecue sauce, or spicy adobo and lime sauce. Drumsticks braised in liquid will result in tender pieces of chicken that can be served over rice, pasta or potatoes.
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