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Chicken drumstick
Calories & nutrition facts
broilers or fryers, meat and skin, raw
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 161 kcal —
- Protein 18 g 36%
- Carbohydrate 0.1 g 0%
- Fat 9.2 g 12%
- Saturated fat 2.5 g 12%
- Fibre 0 g 0%
- Sugars 0 g —
- Sodium 106 mg 5%
- Cholesterol 92 mg 31%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 14 µg 2%
- Vitamin C 0 mg 0%
- Vitamin D 0.1 µg 1%
- Vitamin E 0.19 mg 1%
- Vitamin K 2.5 µg 2%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.08 mg 7%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.2 mg 15%
- Niacin (B3) 4.8 mg 30%
- Pantothenic acid (B5) 1 mg 21%
- Vitamin B6 0.35 mg 20%
- Folate (B9) 3 µg 1%
- Vitamin B12 0.53 µg 22%
- Choline 52.8 mg 10%
Minerals
- Calcium 8 mg 1%
- Iron 0.71 mg 4%
- Magnesium 18 mg 4%
- Phosphorus 163 mg 13%
- Potassium 211 mg 4%
- Zinc 1.9 mg 17%
- Copper 0.06 mg 7%
- Manganese 0.01 mg 1%
- Selenium 20.2 µg 37%
Calories by portion
| Portion | Weight | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 100 g | 161 | 18 g | 0.1 g | 9.2 g |
| 1 × oz | 113 g | 182 | 20 g | 0.1 g | 10 g |
| 1 × drumstick with skin | 133 g | 214 | 24 g | 0.1 g | 12 g |
| 1 × drumstick | 130 g | 209 | 24 g | 0.1 g | 12 g |
| 2 × oz | 226 g | 364 | 41 g | 0.2 g | 21 g |
| ½ × oz | 56.5 g | 91 | 10 g | 0.1 g | 5.2 g |
| 3 × oz | 339 g | 546 | 61 g | 0.4 g | 31 g |
| 4 × oz | 452 g | 728 | 82 g | 0.5 g | 42 g |
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Questions about Chicken drumstick
How long do chicken drumsticks take in the oven?
Roast at 200 °C (180 °C fan) for about 35–45 minutes, turning once, until the thickest part reaches 75 °C and the juices run clear. Leave them to rest for a few minutes before serving.
How do you get crispy skin on chicken drumsticks?
Pat the skin thoroughly dry, rub it with a little oil and salt, then roast uncovered on a rack so hot air can circulate. Avoid crowding the tray; if the meat is cooked but the skin needs more colour, finish briefly under the grill.
Can you cook chicken drumsticks in an air fryer?
Yes. Arrange them in a single layer and cook at 200 °C for about 20–25 minutes, turning halfway; check that the thickest part reaches 75 °C, without touching the bone with the thermometer.
What dishes can you make with chicken drumsticks?
They work well in a tray bake with potatoes, onions and carrots, or rubbed with paprika and garlic for a simple roast. You can also simmer them in a curry or stew; brown the skin first for deeper flavour.
How should you store chicken drumsticks?
Keep raw drumsticks covered on the bottom shelf of the fridge and use them by the date on the pack, or freeze them if you will not cook them in time. Refrigerate cooked leftovers within two hours and eat within two days.
What is the difference between a chicken drumstick and a chicken leg?
The drumstick is the lower part of the leg, from the knee joint to the foot. A chicken leg usually means the drumstick together with the thigh.
Is a chicken drumstick a good source of protein?
A typical drumstick provides 24 g of protein. The meat is darker than chicken breast and stays juicy during roasting, especially when cooked on the bone.
Source: USDA FoodData Central 172373 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
