Description
Boiled Chicken Drumsticks are tender, juicy, and infused with the flavors of herbs and aromatics. Simple, wholesome, and versatile, this dish provides both flavorful chicken and a light broth that can be enjoyed as-is or used as the base for soups and stews.
Ingredients
- Chicken Drumsticks: 6–8 pieces
- Water: About 8 cups, enough to cover
- Salt: 1 tablespoon
- Black Peppercorns: 1 teaspoon
- Garlic Cloves: 2, smashed
- Onion: 1, halved
- Bay Leaf: 1–2
- Fresh Herbs: Parsley or thyme sprigs
Instructions
- Prepare Your Equipment: Place drumsticks in a large pot and cover with water by 2 inches.
- Add Aromatics: Add salt, peppercorns, garlic, onion, bay leaf, and herbs.
- Cook to Perfection: Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to a simmer. Cook 30–35 minutes, until chicken reaches 165°F.
- Finishing Touches: Skim foam from the surface. Remove drumsticks with tongs.
- Serve and Enjoy: Serve hot with broth or use chicken in other dishes.
Notes
- Start chicken in cold water for even cooking.
- Simmer gently, don’t boil hard, to keep chicken tender.
- Save the broth—it’s perfect for soups or sauces.
- Let chicken rest briefly in broth for extra juiciness.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Global
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 drumsticks with broth
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 110mg