Baked Chicken Drumsticks

Baked chicken drumsticks are a simple, savory dish where chicken legs are seasoned and roasted in an oven until the skin is crispy and the meat is tender. They typically use ingredients like chicken, oil, salt, pepper, and herbs or spices such as paprika, garlic powder, or rosemary. This preparation method is popular in many Western cuisines, particularly in American and European home cooking, for its ease and hearty flavor.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

Baked chicken drumsticks are a high-protein, moderate-fat dish with minimal carbohydrates, making them a good source of lean protein and essential nutrients like B vitamins and selenium. A typical serving of two drumsticks (about 150-200g of meat) contains roughly 300-400 calories, depending on the skin and added fats.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	380 kcal
Protein	34 g
Carbs	2 g
Fat	26 g
Fiber	0 g
Sugar	0 g
Sodium	450 mg
Potassium	300 mg
Phosphorus	250 mg
Niacin (B3)	8 mg
Vitamin B6	0.6 mg
Vitamin B12	0.5 mcg
Selenium	30 mcg
Zinc	3 mg
Iron	1.5 mg

Per 2 medium drumsticks (about 180 g cooked) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, baked drumsticks are a staple comfort food in many households, often associated with casual family meals or gatherings. Nutritionally, they are interesting because the dark meat provides more iron and zinc compared to white meat, while baking preserves more nutrients than frying.