Stuffed chicken drumsticks are a tasty and versatile recipe, perfect for serving a flavorful yet simple-to-prepare main course.
Ideal for Sunday lunch, a family dinner, or a special occasion, these stuffed chicken drumsticks captivate everyone with their tender meat and aromatic filling.
Baked stuffed chicken drumsticks are crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside, with cooking that enhances the flavors without being heavy.
Alternatively, they can also be prepared in a pan for a quicker but equally tasty version.
Preparing boneless and stuffed chicken drumsticks at home is easier than you think and allows you to create a spectacular dish, perfect for impressing guests.
Thanks to their shape, the drumsticks hold the filling well and remain tender during cooking, making this stuffed chicken recipe suitable even for those with little cooking experience.
If you’re looking for an alternative to the usual chicken breast, stuffed chicken drumsticks are the ideal solution: tasty, customizable, and also suitable for preparing in advance.
Serve them with a side of potatoes, seasonal vegetables, or a fresh salad for a complete and balanced dish.
Discover step by step how to make easy and tasty stuffed chicken drumsticks, a recipe that will soon become a classic in your kitchen.
Approx. 395 Kcal per person
- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: Economical
- Preparation time: 20 Minutes
- Portions: 6 Pieces
- Cooking methods: Electric Oven
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All Seasons
Ingredients for Stuffed Chicken Drumsticks
- 6 chicken drumsticks
- 12.35 oz ground chicken
- 0.25 cup grated Parmesan
- 1 pinch salt
- 2 tbsps extra virgin olive oil (for cooking)
- 1.1 oz breadcrumbs
- 1 tsp salt
Tools
- 1 Non-stick baking tray Non-stick baking tray
Preparation of Stuffed Chicken Drumsticks
Take the chicken drumsticks and remove the bone while keeping them whole (if needed, have your butcher do this).
By following the photos, you shouldn’t have any problems removing the bone!
Take the ground meat, season with Parmesan and a pinch of salt, and mix well.
Stuff each chicken drumstick with the ground meat and arrange the drumstick to gather the meat.
Roll the drumsticks in the breadcrumb and salt mixture and place them with the open side facing the tray (they should stay upright) with a little oil.
Cover the tray with foil and bake in a hot oven at 464°F for about 40 minutes, then remove the foil and continue baking until golden.
Plate and serve.
