Chicken legs

Chicken legs are an interesting solution for your home or holiday table. This product can be served with your favorite side dishes, vegetables, salads or sauces. Use our proven culinary selection of ten of the most delicious chicken drumstick recipes with step-by-step photographs.

Chicken legs in the oven with a crispy crust

Chicken legs in the oven with a crispy crust can be served for lunch with side dishes or used as a delicious appetizer for company. The crunchy and attractive treat is often served with sauces and savory additions. Follow our recommendations to prepare the most delicious and delicious chicken drumsticks.

1. 
   Drench the chicken legs with water and then remove the moisture with a paper towel. Remove the skin from each leg.
2. 
   On each shin of the bird we make 3-4 cuts all the way to the bone.
3. 
   We cut the peeled garlic cloves into strips.
4. 
   Add chopped garlic to the prepared chicken drumsticks, as well as salt (adjust to taste) and pour in olive oil.
5. 
   Stir well so that each leg is soaked in the marinade.
6. 
   We cover the workpiece with cling film and let the entire contents marinate for 50-60 minutes. You can leave it at room temperature rather than putting it in the cold.
7. 
   After the marinating procedure, actively roll each drumstick in breadcrumbs on all sides and transfer to parchment.
8. 
   Distribute the remaining marinade evenly over all knives. Place the treat in the oven, preheated to 200 degrees for 45 minutes.
9. 
   Chicken legs in the oven with a crispy crust are ready. Serve a delicious dish to the table!

Chicken legs with gravy in a frying pan

Chicken legs with gravy in a frying pan will delight you with the combination of crispy chicken crust and delicate sauce. This treat is ideal served with mashed potatoes or pasta. A simple and tasty dish is a bright culinary idea for a family dinner. We recommend you try it!

Cooking time – 45 minutes

Cooking time – 15 minutes

Servings – 4

Ingredients:

• Chicken drumstick – 0.5 kg.
• Onions – 1 pc.
• Carrots – 1 pc.
• Vegetable oil – 45 ml.
• Chicken seasoning – 1 tsp.
• Salt - to taste.
• Ground black pepper - to taste.
• Bay leaf – 1 pc.
• Flour – 2 tbsp.
• Water – 1 tbsp.

Cooking process:

1. We pour water over the chicken legs and dry them from excess moisture - you can blot them with paper towels. Rub the prepared drumsticks with a mixture of salt, chicken seasoning and ground black pepper. Rub the legs on all sides.
2. Heat a frying pan with vegetable oil.Dip the drumsticks in spices here. Fry the product on each side for 6-7 minutes.
3. Chop the onions and grate the carrots. Add the vegetables to the chicken in the frying pan.
4. Cook all the ingredients together for a couple more minutes. Gently stir with a spatula so that the onions and carrots end up at the bottom of the pan and also have time to cook.
5. Pour flour into a deep container and add water. Add salt and shake everything well with a whisk to break up all the lumps.
6. Pour the resulting gravy over the legs in the frying pan. Bring the mixture to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer under the lid for 25 minutes.
7. 5 minutes before the end of cooking, add bay leaf to the dish. This will make the chicken more aromatic and vibrant in taste.
8. Chicken legs with gravy in a frying pan are ready. Place on a serving plate and try!

Chicken legs baked with potatoes in the oven

Chicken legs baked with potatoes in the oven are a classic of home cooking. This dish is considered truly universal and there are several reasons for this. Chicken with potatoes is suitable for both lunch and holidays. The treat turns out attractive, tasty and satisfying.

Cooking time – 1 hour 15 minutes

Cooking time – 15 minutes

Servings – 6

Ingredients:

• Chicken drumstick – 10 pcs.
• Potatoes – 8 pcs.
• Garlic – 3 teeth.
• Mayonnaise – 100 gr.
• Salt – 1 tbsp.
• Ground black pepper – 0.5 tsp.
• Spices - to taste.

Cooking process:

1. Remove the skins from the potatoes and rinse well in cold water. It is also recommended to rinse chicken drumsticks.
2. Place the legs in any deep container, sprinkle with salt and aromatic ground pepper. Knead.
3. In a separate bowl, mix mayonnaise with finely crushed garlic. Mix.
4. Place the aromatic garlic mass on the drumsticks and stir everything again.
5. Additionally, the bird can be supplemented with your favorite spices. For example, aromatic herbs or special seasoning for chicken. Marinate the workpiece for 10-15 minutes.
6. We cut the prepared potatoes into neat slices.
7. Place potato wedges on a baking sheet, sprinkle with salt, pepper and grease with mayonnaise.
8. Place the bird's legs on a potato bed.
9. If necessary, we supplement our preparation with spices.
10. Place the dish in an oven preheated to 180 degrees for 40-45 minutes.
11. Chicken legs baked with potatoes in the oven are ready. You can try!

Fried chicken drumsticks with crispy crust in a frying pan

Crispy pan-fried chicken drumsticks are a delicious hot dish that can be served for a family dinner or as a nutritious snack for a group. The best addition to crispy, delicious chicken is vegetable side dishes, pickles and sauces!

Cooking time – 1 hour 35 minutes

Cooking time – 15 minutes

Servings – 4

Ingredients:

• Chicken drumstick – 500 gr.
• Honey – 1 tbsp.
• Lemon juice – 1 tbsp.
• Granulated garlic – 1 tsp.
• Ground paprika – 1 tsp.
• Dried oregano – 0.5 tsp.
• Ground ginger – 0.5 tsp.
• Salt - to taste.
• Ground black pepper - to taste.
• Vegetable oil – 60 ml.

Cooking process:

1. We get all the products listed in the list in advance. Rinse the chicken legs under water and dry.
2. Place the prepared drumsticks in a deep container, fill with honey, lemon juice and 30 milliliters of vegetable oil. It is important that the honey is liquid. To do this, you can warm it up slightly in the microwave or another way. For example, in a water bath.
3. Rub the aromatic liquids well into the chicken drumsticks.
4. We also sprinkle the chicken parts with salt, ground ginger, black pepper, paprika, aromatic oregano and garlic. Knead again.
5. Cover the spiced chicken with a lid or cover with film. Leave to marinate and soak in spices for 60 minutes.
6. Heat a frying pan with the remaining vegetable oil. Place the prepared legs here. First, fry on one side for about 8-10 minutes.
7. Then turn the product over and cook for about 10-12 minutes. This will be enough to get a crispy crust.
8. Fried chicken drumsticks with a crispy crust in a frying pan are ready. Try it soon!

Chicken legs in sour cream sauce

Chicken legs in sour cream sauce have a particularly delicate taste and attractive appearance. The treat can be served at the dinner table with various side dishes. Chicken legs prepared according to this recipe come out very filling and tasty.

Cooking time – 1 hour 35 minutes

Cooking time – 25 minutes

Servings – 4

Ingredients:

• Chicken drumstick – 8 pcs.
• Sour cream – 190 gr.
• Garlic – 1 head.
• Lemon juice – 1 tbsp.
• Dried parsley – 2 tbsp.
• Salt – 1 tsp.
• Butter – 30 gr. + for lubricating the mold
• Breadcrumbs – 60 gr.

Cooking process:

1. We will prepare the products indicated in the list. We use dried parsley, you can use fresh or use other herbs to taste. You can use ready-made breadcrumbs or grind dry bread until crumbly.
   Separate the garlic into cloves and peel.
2. Wash the chicken legs, dry them and sprinkle with salt on all sides.
   You can immediately preheat the oven to 180 degrees.
3. For the sour cream and garlic sauce, put the peeled garlic cloves through a press in a deep bowl and add sour cream.
4. Add chopped parsley.
5. Pour lemon juice here.
6. Mix all ingredients until smooth.
7. Dip chicken legs in sour cream and garlic sauce on all sides.
8. We also roll in breadcrumbs on all sides.
9. Prepare all the legs in the same way: first immerse them in sour cream sauce, then roll them in breadcrumbs.
10. Grease a suitable baking dish with butter and place the prepared legs in one layer.
11. Cut the butter into equal pieces according to the number of chicken legs.
    Place a piece of butter on each leg. Cover the pan with foil and place in an oven preheated to 180 degrees for 40 minutes.
12. After the specified time, take out the pan, remove the foil and put it in the oven again for 15 minutes so that the chicken drumsticks are cooked and browned (depend on the features of your oven).
13. Chicken legs in sour cream sauce are ready. Serve to the table and rate the treat!

Chicken drumsticks in soy sauce

Chicken drumsticks in soy sauce come out very rosy, crispy and appetizing. This product is suitable for both a home dinner and a holiday. In addition, attractive legs are suitable for snacks for a large company. Serve with sauces and side dishes.

Cooking time – 1 hour 35 minutes

Cooking time – 25 minutes

Servings – 5

Ingredients:

• Chicken drumstick – 5 pcs.
• Soy sauce – 50 ml.
• Sour cream – 3 tbsp.
• Granulated garlic – 2 pinches.
• Chicken seasoning – 1 tsp.
• Salt - to taste.
• Vegetable oil – 2 tbsp.

Cooking process:

1. We wash the chicken parts under running water, wipe them dry with paper towels and place them in a deep container.
2. In a separate small bowl, make the marinade for the chicken parts. Add sour cream and classic soy sauce. Add chicken seasoning, granulated garlic and a little salt. Stir.
3. Pour the resulting sour cream and soy marinade over the chicken drumsticks. Mix thoroughly.
4. To marinate, wrap the bowl with the drumsticks in cling film. Leave the contents for 30 minutes, longer if possible. If you have time, leave the chicken legs to marinate for 60 minutes.
5. Coat the baking dish with vegetable oil. Place the pickled legs in the mold.
6. Load the pan with legs into the oven, setting the heating temperature to 190 degrees. During the baking process, coat the drumsticks with the fat that forms during baking. Cook for about 30-40 minutes until golden brown.
7. Chicken drumsticks in soy sauce are ready. You can treat yourself!

Chicken legs in creamy sauce

Chicken legs in creamy sauce are a surprisingly tender and attractive treat. In addition, the dish will delight you with its versatility. Can be served both at the dinner table and when guests arrive. For an interesting preparation of chicken drumsticks, use our culinary idea.

Cooking time – 1 hour 5 minutes

Cooking time – 25 minutes

Servings – 4

Ingredients:

• Chicken drumstick – 0.6 kg.
• Champignon mushrooms – 150 gr.
• Cream – 80 ml.
• Table mustard – 2 tbsp.
• Thyme – 5 branches.
• Garlic – 3 teeth.
• Olive oil – 0.5 tbsp.
• Butter – 30 gr.
• Salt - to taste.
• Ground black pepper - to taste.
• Water – 130 ml.

Cooking process:

1. We take out the products indicated on our list.Instead of fresh thyme, you can use dried thyme or a mixture of aromatic dried herbs. Wash the chicken drumsticks and dry them with paper towels to remove excess water. This will make the crust crispier after cooking.
2. We wash the champignons, dry them and cut them into four parts or large pieces.
3. Heat the frying pan over high heat. Add olive oil and butter and heat the mixture for literally 20-30 seconds until the solid butter has completely melted.
4. Place the chicken drumsticks in the pan and fry until golden brown (about two to three minutes) on one side.
5. Then turn over and fry for about two more minutes until golden brown on the other side. Transfer the fried drumsticks to a separate plate. Our task is only to brown the outside of the chicken; it will be fully cooked after further baking in the oven.
6. Add the champignons to the pan in which the legs were fried and, stirring occasionally, fry for about 5 minutes until slightly golden brown.
7. Peel the garlic cloves, add them to the champignons in the pan and fry for another two minutes until the garlic is lightly browned.
8. Pour water into the pan, add mustard, mix everything carefully and bring the mixture to a boil.
9. When the water boils, add cream. Stir the resulting sauce and wait for it to boil again. Reduce the heat so that the sauce is at a constant low simmer. Cook for another 10-12 minutes until it thickens a little.
10. Turn off the stove, taste the sauce and add salt and ground black pepper to taste.
    If you are using dried herbs, add them at this stage.
11. Pour the sauce into a baking dish. Place chicken drumsticks in the sauce.If using fresh thyme, sprinkle the fragrant leaves over the chicken drumsticks. Choose a container that is large enough to hold the chicken and sauce.
12. Place the mold in an oven preheated to 180 degrees for 20 minutes.
    Then we pierce one of the pieces with a fork in the most fleshy place. If clear liquid flows out, without a pink color, then the treat is ready.
13. Chicken legs in creamy sauce are ready. Serve to the table!

Chicken legs baked in puff pastry

Chicken legs baked in puff pastry are an original dish for your holiday or home gatherings. This dish is not only very tasty and nutritious, but also has a bright, memorable presentation. Be sure to try this interesting culinary idea!

Cooking time – 1 hour

Cooking time – 35 minutes

Servings – 6

Ingredients:

• Chicken drumstick – 0.6 kg.
• Puff pastry – 0.5 kg.
• Champignon mushrooms – 300 gr.
• Potatoes – 0.7 kg.
• Onions – 150 gr.
• Cow's milk – 50 ml.
• Butter – 30 gr.
• Salt - to taste.
• Ground black pepper - to taste.
• Vegetable oil - for frying.

Cooking process:

1. Peel the potatoes, rinse well and cook until tender.
2. Finely chop the onion with a knife.
3. We clean all dirt from the mushrooms, wash them and cut them into small pieces with a knife.
4. Heat a frying pan with vegetable oil and fry the onion in it until transparent.
5. Add the mushrooms to the onions and fry until the moisture inside the pan has completely evaporated. This process will take approximately 15 minutes.
6. Dry the washed chicken legs, sprinkle with salt and pepper and cook in vegetable oil for about 25 minutes.
7. Drain excess water from boiled potatoes, add butter and mash everything well until pureed.
8. Pour milk into this puree and add salt. Stir.
9. Place mushrooms and onions in mashed potatoes. Stir again and let cool.
10. Place the puff pastry on the work surface. It must be completely defrosted.
11. Cut the dough into squares according to the number of legs.
12. We form small cakes from the scraps of dough and place them in the center of the squares. This “patch” is needed to prevent the bag from tearing from the bottom.
13. Place the potato and mushroom mixture in portions onto the flatbreads.
14. Place fried chicken drumsticks on top of this puree.
15. Gather the edges of the dough around the legs and tie them.
16. Place all the ingredients in a baking dish.
17. It is recommended to wrap the leg bones in foil to avoid burning. Place the dish in an oven preheated to 180 degrees for 15-20 minutes.
18. Chicken legs baked in puff pastry are ready. Serve to the table!

Chicken legs baked in a sleeve in the oven

Chicken legs baked in a sleeve in the oven have an interesting taste and attractive appearance. The treat can be served at the dinner table with various side dishes. Chicken legs prepared according to this recipe come out very filling and appetizing.

Cooking time – 1 hour

Cooking time – 25 minutes

Servings – 4

Ingredients:

• Chicken drumstick – 4 pcs.
• Ketchup – 2 tbsp.
• Salt – 1 tsp.
• Ground black pepper – 0.3 tsp.
• Vegetable oil – 25 ml.

Cooking process:

1. To prepare delicious chicken legs in the sleeve, we need to prepare the products from the list above. Carefully wash the chicken drumsticks under water and dry. If you do not remove the moisture, the product will not come out crispy enough.
2. Rub the prepared legs with salt and ground pepper. You can use other spices if desired.
3. Pour the product with ketchup and vegetable oil. Stir for uniformity.
4. Place the chicken legs in the sauce in a baking sleeve. We tie both ends and place them in a deep mold.
5. Place the mold with the legs in the sleeve in an oven preheated to 200 degrees.
6. Cook for about 35-40 minutes. Next, take the dish out of the oven and carefully tear off the sleeve. You can remove the chicken parts.
7. Chicken legs baked in a sleeve in the oven are ready. Help yourself!

Chicken drumsticks in mayonnaise in the oven

Chicken drumsticks in mayonnaise in the oven come out delicious and rosy. This hearty treat will delight you with its combination of tender chicken meat and a crispy, attractive crust. Try making a leg dish using our simple cooking idea.

Cooking time – 1 hour

Cooking time – 15 minutes

Servings – 3

Ingredients:

• Chicken drumstick – 3 pcs.
• Mayonnaise – 1 tbsp.
• Salt - to taste.
• Mixture of peppers - to taste.
• Soy sauce – 1 tbsp.
• Garlic – 2 teeth.
• Vegetable oil - for greasing the mold.

Cooking process:

1. Preparing chicken drumsticks. We wash them in cold water and dry them with paper napkins. Transfer the drumsticks to a deep bowl, add spices: salt and a mixture of ground peppers. You can use other favorite seasonings - at your discretion.
2. Peel the garlic cloves. We grind them on a grater or press them through a special press.
3. Add any mayonnaise you like to the ingredients in a bowl.
4. Next, add classic soy sauce. Keep in mind that soy sauce is salty, so do not overdo it with salt.
5. Mix the ingredients well. You can leave the drumsticks to marinate, but if you don’t have time, then immediately transfer them to a baking dish greased with vegetable oil.Cover the pan with foil and place in the oven at 220 degrees for 30 minutes.
6. After this time, remove the foil and bake the drumsticks for another 15 minutes. This way they will turn rosy.
7. Chicken drumsticks in mayonnaise in the oven are ready. Check out this delicious dish!