Low Fat Boiled Chicken Drumsticks
Discover the ultimate healthy comfort food with these **Low Fat Boiled Chicken Drumsticks**, a simple yet flavorful dish perfect for light lunches or family dinners. Tender chicken drumsticks are gently simmered with aromatic ingredients like garlic, black peppercorns, bay leaves, and a medley of vegetables to lock in flavor without added fats. This foolproof recipe, ready in just 40 minutes, is ideal for anyone seeking a low-calorie, high-protein meal that doesn't sacrifice taste. Whether you serve them warm as a wholesome main dish or repurpose the rich broth into soups and sauces, these boiled drumsticks are sure to become a versatile staple in your kitchen.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 pieces Chicken drumsticks
- 4 cups Water
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 4 pieces Garlic cloves
- 1 teaspoon Black peppercorns
- 2 pieces Bay leaves
- 1 medium, quartered Onion
- 1 large, chopped Carrot
- 1 chopped Celery stalk
Instructions
Rinse the chicken drumsticks under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels.
Place the drumsticks in a large pot. Add 4 cups of water or enough to completely cover the drumsticks.
Add the salt, garlic cloves (slightly crushed), black peppercorns, bay leaves, quartered onion, chopped carrot, and chopped celery to the pot.
Over medium-high heat, bring the pot to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and cover the pot with a lid.
Let the chicken simmer for about 25-30 minutes until the drumsticks are cooked through and tender. The internal temperature should reach 165°F (74°C).
Remove the pot from heat and let the chicken rest in the broth for an additional 5 minutes.
Use tongs to carefully remove the drumsticks from the pot and place them on a serving platter.
Optionally, strain the broth and use it as a base for soups or other dishes for added flavor.
Serve the boiled chicken drumsticks warm. Enjoy your low fat, healthy meal!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1452 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 74.1 g | 95% | |
| Saturated Fat | 20.9 g | 104% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 744 mg | 248% | |
| Sodium | 3026 mg | 132% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 17.3 g | 6% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.5 g | 16% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.8 g | ||
| Protein | 180.0 g | 360% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 230 mg | 18% | |
| Iron | 8.2 mg | 46% | |
| Potassium | 2211 mg | 47% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
