Chicken Leg Recipes

These delicious drumsticks are made in the oven and when they are done the meat falls right off the bone. Also, you can add more seasonings of your choice.

Slow-grilling over indirect heat keeps this chicken moist and tender. Giving the drumsticks a long rub with seasonings makes them taste great. Always baste at the end of grilling to prevent the legs from burning.

Use sotanghon (bean thread noodles) or bihon (thin rice noodles) in this Filipino dish. Both are equally delicious.

These easy baked chicken drumsticks are crispy on the outside, and moist on the inside--a flavorful, cheap meal to make any time!

I've been making this recipe for so many years, I can't remember where I got it from. It's really quick to throw together. After fixing it several times, my husband 'discovered' that you were supposed to spread the garlic on the chicken. It's one of his favorites now. This recipe is very easy to adjust up or down. Just make sure your pan is big enough if adjusting up. I usually add more potatoes, since we like them. Serve with a mixed greens salad.

This is a type of chicken curry in a thick gravy with a nice spicy flavor, but is not too hot. You may adjust the 'heat' by adding more serrano peppers. Serve over rice, or with chapatti or roti.

Chicken pieces coated with many fragrant spices like turmeric, cardamom and cloves, then simmered in a tomato sauce. This dish is a family favorite. I have also taken it to potlucks and served it to guests in my home. Everyone asks for the recipe. It is a great slow cooker meal, too.

This Hawaiian-style chicken soup has been a family favorite for many generations. The leftovers are great, and it freezes well. Even my Texas man loves it!

This traditional Nigerian dish brings out the best possible flavor of rice and chicken. Chicken is first sauteed on the stove top to produce a wonderful aromatic base for the rice. For an extra special and authentic touch, serve jollof rice with fried plantains.

My fiance is from the D.R. and his mother has made me some amazing food! The first time she made sancocho I fell in love with it. It is often made with 7 different meats for a special festivity or holiday. I have simplified the meats in my version, but don't be afraid to use many kinds; this is my mimicked recipe. Great by itself or served the traditional way over rice. Super filling and even better the next day.

BBQ chicken drumsticks are baked in the oven and basted with BBQ sauce.

Cajun spiced drumsticks that are crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. This recipe is simple to prepare with minimal clean up.

This is a quick and easy dish to make. Great for potlucks, family dinners, or cold the next day with salad for a picnic. This sauce is also great on pork spare ribs. Serve hot with rice and salad.

Juicy, flavorful chicken meat with a crispy skin. Tastes wonderful and is super simple to make.

You can make this one as hot as you like!

Microwave adapted version of recipe given to me by old friend from Ceylon. Can be baked in oven too.

This is how I fry chicken. This recipe shows the ability of Americans in the 21st century to easily obtain food. I was raised by a woman whose grandparents survived the War Between the States and who had lived through both WWII and the Great Depression. She NEVER used an egg to batter anything -- they couldn't afford it then. She coated her chicken with only seasoned flour. The secret to really good fried chicken is to handle as little in the pan as possible and only turn it once.

Try this easy, quick and delicious recipe that is ready in less than an hour. This recipe is so versatile that any cut of chicken will work.

Bring the islands home to your family with this very Hawaiian dish. The flavor is authentic and super easy with the Instant Pot®. Serve with rice because the sauce is fantastic over it!

A yummy marinara pasta packed with veggies that kids will love.

Bacon-wrapped drumsticks and thighs with baby Dutch yellow potatoes, roasted with onions and herbs, a very delicious and simple dinner. We love dark meat, but you can use breasts if your prefer. My husband loves it.

An easy but tasty oven-baked skinless chicken drumsticks recipe that is sure to please even the pickiest of eaters. An overnight marinade makes the meat practically fall off the bone. If you don't have time to make this ahead, you could make it in 30 minutes. Enjoy!

Adobo is a simple and hearty Filipino dish. In this version, chicken is marinated in vinegar and soy sauce, then slowly cooked with garlic and spices. Serve over steamed white rice.

Chef John cooks chicken legs low and slow, resulting in fall-off-the-bone meat drenched in an intensely flavored golden sauce.