What's your favorite part of the chicken? Is it the wing? The breast? How about the drumstick? Well, if it's the last one, we have good new. If you are unfamiliar with the nomenclature, the drumstick is the lower part of the leg that connects to the chicken's feet. It's somewhat akin to the shin area of the human leg. The drumstick features dark meat, and it is almost always eaten by picking it up with your hands and digging in.
If you've ever had KFC or other fast food chicken, you've probably had drumsticks, but they can be so much better than those. In fact, several different delicious ways exist to prepare drumsticks. Don't let that part of the chicken go to waste. Enjoy these recipes today.
Slow cooker drumsticks
We start with an extremely simple but tasty recipe. Have you ever considered cooking chicken drumsticks in a slow cooker? It's easy to do, and the meat will practically fall off the bone when it's done cooking. Get the recipe here.
Barbecue drumsticks with peppers and onions
Barbecue chicken brings tons of flavor for not much effort. This recipe is smart because it adds some spice and vegetables. It's also made with a slow cooker, but it has less cooking time than many slow-cooker recipes. Get the recipe here.
Sticky honey soy chicken drumsticks
Want a little Asian influence in your chicken? Then give this meal a shot. The honey adds a nice touch of sweetness as well. It tastes so good, you won't mind your hands getting sticky. Get the recipe here.
Baked honey garlic chicken drumsticks
The marinade for these drumsticks is simple. It only takes five ingredients, but they pair perfectly together. Keep things easy, and bake the drumsticks. Frying can be a tricky thing for a home cook. Get the recipe here.
Crispy oven baked drumsticks
When you think of good fried chicken, you think of crispy, crunchy goodness and juicy meat. You can get that safe taste and texture without having to fry the chicken. Instead, try these baked drumsticks that still have that wonderful crisp coating. Get the recipe here.
Nashville hot chicken drumsticks
Hot chicken is trendy right now, and it's easy to see why. Who doesn't like a real kick of spice? Making this dish at home allows you to control the spice level, so make it as mild or as extreme as you like. It'll be delicious either way. Get the recipe here.