Chicken Drumstick

The American fast-food chicken drumstick is a deep-fried, bone-in chicken leg, typically coated in a seasoned batter or breading for a crispy exterior. It's a staple of quick-service restaurants and home-style comfort food, often served with sides like fries or coleslaw.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is high in protein and fat, especially saturated fat from the frying process and skin, with minimal carbohydrates unless the coating is very thick. A typical serving (one medium drumstick) provides around 200-300 calories.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	210 kcal
Protein	22 g
Carbs	0 g
Fat	13 g
Fiber	0 g
Sugar	0 g
Sodium	350 mg
Potassium	220 mg
Phosphorus	180 mg
Niacin (B3)	5.5 mg
Vitamin B6	0.4 mg
Selenium	22 mcg
Zinc	2.1 mg
Iron	1.0 mg
Magnesium	22 mg

Per 1 drumstick (109 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, it's a symbol of casual, convenient eating in the U.S., and nutritionally, it's a dense source of iron and B vitamins, though the frying method significantly increases its calorie density compared to baked or grilled preparations.