Chicken legs



Nutrition Facts*

Based on a 2000 calorie diet per serving
Serving size: 1 whole (167g)
DV %

15.6
--
0
0
0
46.2
60.6
5.5


Calories: 312.3
Total Sugars: 0g
Carb.: 0g
Fiber: 0g
Total Fats: 0g
Cholesterol: 138.6mg
Protein: 30.3g
Sodium: 131.9mg
*Data provided by USDA

The chicken leg, also known as the drumstick, refers to the lower portion of the leg joint of a chicken. It is one of the most popular cuts of the chicken, and is usually eaten with the hands due to the bone's use as a handle.

Grilling is probably the most common method of preparing chicken legs, although frying and baking are popular as well.


Chicken legs are often found in recipes that also contain brandy, pine nuts, apricots, dried, bacon, chicken stock and raisins

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