Boiled Chicken Legs
These boiled chicken drumsticks are a great way to get a head start on a weeknight dinner or perfect for meal prepping another recipe.
Servings: 6 chicken legs
Calories: 279kcal
Ingredients
- 6 chicken legs or drumsticks
- 1 teaspoon salt, plus extra to taste
- 1 teaspoon pepper, plus extra to taste
- 1 tablespoon dried Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Add chicken legs to a large pot. Sprinkle salt, pepper and seasoning over the chicken.
- Fill pot with water so chicken is covered. Turn heat to medium high and bring to a boil.
- Turn heat down to medium so chicken comes to a simmer. Cook for about 20 to 25 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink. Internal temperature should be 165 when using a meat thermometer.
- Remove chicken from water and season with extra salt and pepper if necessary. Store for later use or put under the broiler or on a high heat grill for a few minutes on a baking pan until skin gets crispy and golden brown.
Nutrition
Calories: 279kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 120mg | Sodium: 496mg | Potassium: 277mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 0.04g | Vitamin A: 135IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 27mg | Iron: 1mg