If you're looking for a delicious weeknight meal, try these Stuffed Chicken Drumsticks. They're stuffed with a delicious cilantro and spice mixture that includes coriander, turmeric, and cumin!
There really is nothing better than enjoying a nice meal with those you care most about.
Once again, I was not quite sure what to prepare for dinner the other night, until I saw fresh cilantro in the fridge. After some consideration, I concluded that the cilantro would make a refreshing stuffing for the drumsticks I picked up at the store that day. It was a delicious meal that my kids and I thoroughly enjoyed.
For those who are not big fans of cilantro, feel free to substitute it with Italian parsley.
Stuffed Chicken Legs
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
Ingredients
- 8 chicken legs - with skin
For the Stuffing:
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1 cup cilantro or Italian parsley
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1 tsp. sugar
- 1/2 tsp. cumin
- 1/2 tsp. turmeric
- 1/2 tsp. black pepper
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1/2 tsp. coriander
- 3 tbs. olive oil
Instructions
- Place all of the above in a food processor and give a few good chops.
- Preheat Oven 375 degrees.
- Gently pull the skin from the leg back and stuff the mixture into under the skin.
- Place the legs in a baking dish and bake for 45 - 50 minutes or until a beautiful golden color appears and the juices run clear.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
And that's our recipe for Stuffed Chicken Drumsticks. If you enjoyed today's recipe or have any questions or suggestions, be sure to let us know in the comments below. We always love hearing from you. Happy Cooking!
Amy (Savory Moments) says
I never thought of stuffing drumsticks! What a great meal!
Susan says
A delicious idea for chicken! Roasted chicken is a wonderful autumn meal and even more flavorful with your herbs and spices.
Dottie Sauchelli Balin says
Dear Catherine, I love this idea. I never would have thought to stuff chicken legs, they are so small, but you placed stuffing under the skin, very smart idea. They look fabulous and I bet there were none left. It probably would have been delicious even cold. Thanks for sharing this yummy dish with us. (BTW: I love the plate you put it on, very colorful) Yummy for sure...
Have a blessed rest of the day and the rest of the week...Dottie 🙂
Chef and Steward says
We followed an old comment you made on our blog and came here and sure glad we did! You have been up to some rather delicious cooking and baking! Definitely inspired by your stuffed drumsticks, apple tart and the caramel bundt cake!
tedeternura.com says
Estos muslitos deben estar MUY RICOS!!!
Me llevo la RECETA :))))
Ginny Hartzler says
These herbs must make it taste and smell delicious!!
Nee says
Catherine , all I can say is 'WOW' making these for dinner Friday . Thanks for sharing ~Nee~ ;-D
Big Daddy Dave says
Catherine, Those stuffed drumstikcks look terrific! It's a heck of a good way to add a lot of flavor to what is already flavorful dark meat... Take Care, Big Daddy Dave
What's baking?? says
My o my... These are sure finger licking good
Medeja says
Yummy! Looks and sounds very good! 🙂