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Chicken drumstick meat
Calories & nutrition facts
broiler, meat, raw
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 116 kcal —
- Protein 19 g 39%
- Carbohydrate 0 g 0%
- Fat 3.7 g 5%
- Saturated fat 0.9 g 5%
- Fibre 0 g 0%
- Sugars 0 g —
- Sodium 114 mg 5%
- Cholesterol 89 mg 30%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 7 µg 1%
- Vitamin C 0 mg 0%
- Vitamin D 0 µg 0%
- Vitamin E 0.18 mg 1%
- Vitamin K 2.9 µg 2%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.09 mg 8%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.22 mg 17%
- Niacin (B3) 5.2 mg 32%
- Pantothenic acid (B5) 1.1 mg 22%
- Vitamin B6 0.38 mg 22%
- Folate (B9) 4 µg 1%
- Vitamin B12 0.51 µg 21%
- Choline 56.7 mg 10%
Minerals
- Calcium 9 mg 1%
- Iron 0.76 mg 4%
- Magnesium 20 mg 5%
- Phosphorus 174 mg 14%
- Potassium 225 mg 5%
- Zinc 2.1 mg 19%
- Copper 0.07 mg 7%
- Manganese 0.01 mg 1%
- Selenium 21.8 µg 40%
Similar foods
- Rotisserie BBQ chicken drumstick meatbroiler, meat only172 kcal / 100 g
- Chicken leg meatbroilers or fryers, raw120 kcal / 100 g
- Chicken drumstickbroilers or fryers, meat and skin, raw161 kcal / 100 g
- Turkey drumstickfrom whole bird, meat only, raw109 kcal / 100 g
- Turkey drumstick meatretail parts, raw118 kcal / 100 g
- Dark meat chickenbroiler, raw125 kcal / 100 g
- Rotisserie chicken drumstickbroilers or fryers, original seasoning, meat only, cooked176 kcal / 100 g
Questions about Chicken drumstick meat
How do you cook chicken drumstick meat in the oven?
Spread the pieces in a single layer, coat lightly with oil and roast at 200 °C for about 20–25 minutes, turning once. Check the thickest piece reaches 75 °C in the centre before serving.
How do you keep chicken drumstick meat tender when frying it?
Cut it into evenly sized pieces and fry in a hot pan with a little oil, turning until browned and cooked through; avoid crowding the pan, which makes the meat steam. Check the thickest piece reaches 75 °C in the centre.
What dishes can you make with chicken drumstick meat?
Use it in curries, casseroles and stews, where it stays succulent during simmering. It also works well in skewers: marinate the pieces, thread them with vegetables and grill until cooked through.
Can you use chicken thigh meat instead of chicken drumstick meat?
Yes. Chicken thigh meat is a close substitute in curries, stews and tray bakes; it has 121 kcal and 19.7 g protein per 100 g, compared with 116 kcal and 19 g protein in chicken drumstick meat.
How long can you keep raw chicken drumstick meat in the fridge?
Keep it covered on the bottom shelf and cook it within one to two days of buying. If you will not use it in time, freeze it; thaw it in the fridge rather than on the worktop.
How can you tell when chicken drumstick meat is cooked safely?
Check the thickest piece with a food thermometer: the centre should reach 75 °C. If you cut into it, the meat should be steaming hot throughout, with no raw-looking centre.
Can you freeze cooked chicken drumstick meat?
Yes. Cool it promptly, pack it in an airtight container and freeze; thaw it in the fridge and reheat until steaming hot throughout. Keep raw and cooked chicken separate, including their boards and utensils.
Source: Canadian Nutrient File 847 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
