Protein Food
Chicken Drumstick
About This Entry
Chicken drumstick is the lower leg portion — classic for roasting pans, BBQ, and fried chicken. Moderate fat and crisp skin pair with sparkling wine, pale ale-friendly whites, and fruity light reds.
Beginner Guide
Drumsticks cook slower than breast; finish on indirect heat after searing for even doneness.
FAQ
- What is Chicken Drumstick?
- Drumsticks cook slower than breast; finish on indirect heat after searing for even doneness.
- How should Chicken Drumstick be cooked for best results?
- Cook to safe internal temperature for poultry; render duck and goose fat slowly. Rest before carving or serving.
At a Glance
Group
Poultry
Classification
Animal Protein Foods
Species
chicken
Scientific name
Gallus gallus domesticus
Scientific Classification
- Display name
- Chicken Drumstick
- Classification
- Animal Protein Foods
- Group
- Poultry
- Scientific name
- Gallus gallus domesticus
- Species
- chicken
Taxonomy
- Cut type
- roast
- Anatomical cut
- leg
- Bone state
- bone in
- Processing state
- fresh
- Fat content
- moderate
- Primary cooking methods
- roast, grill, fry
- Recommended doneness
- well done