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How to Cook Chicken Drumsticks on the Stove

Learnhow to cook chicken drumsticks on the stove; it’s easy and delicious. All youneed are the chicken legs, a pan, and some spices. A basic recipe ready in 30minutes, perfect for busy weeknights.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Course: Poultry
Cuisine: American
Diet: Diabetic
Servings: 6
Calories: 153kcal
Author: Adina

Equipment

  • 1 large skillet or nonstick pan

Ingredients

  • 6 chicken drumsticks about 2 lbs/ 900 g
  • 3 teaspoons chicken seasoning Note 1
  • ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt or Kosher Note 2
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ½ cup beer 125 ml Note 3

Instructions

  • Season: Pat the meat dry with paper towels. Add seasoning and rub well to coat all over.
  • Pan-fry: Heat the oil in a large pan on the stove top. Pan fry chicken legs for about 4-5 minutes per side on medium heat. Use tongs to flip the drumsticks.
  • Simmer: Add liquid to the pan. Cover with a tight-fitting lid, turn the heat down to medium-low or low, and cook slowly for 10 minutes.
  • Flip the drumsticks, cover again and cook gently for 7 to 10 minutes or until cooked through (Note 4).
  • Check: The internal temperature should be 165 degrees Fahrenheit/ 74 degrees Celsius. If you don’t have a meat thermometer, cut one drumstick near the bone. The flesh should be white and juicy; there should be no traces of pink left.

Notes

  1. Your favorite brand. You can also try lemon pepper, Cajun, Italian, or Taco seasoning.
    You can stick to salt and pepper or add paprika, garlic powder, dried herbs, or other spices to the salt and pepper.
  2. Use just a pinch if the chicken seasoning or the chicken stock (if using) already contains salt.
  3. Or low sodium chicken stock or water.
  4. The cooking time depends on the size of the drumsticks; if they are huge, you might want to add a few minutes to the cooking time. The best way to check is with a digital meat thermometer.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 153kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 178mg | Potassium: 182mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 62IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 19mg | Iron: 1mg