How to boil chicken legs (drumsticks)

Name: How to boil chicken legs (drumsticks)
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: European
Ingredients: 6 chicken drumsticks (preferably free-range or organic.); 1 brown onion. Only peel off the first outer layer; 1 medium-size carrot, washed and peeled; 2 small bay leaves; 3-4 peppercorns; 1-2 garlic cloves. (Optional); Fresh herbs such as parsley or rosemary (optional)

Instructions

Prep:5minCook:30min

Boiled chicken legs are delicious and are a great addition to your weekly dinner routine. This recipe will show you step-by-step how to make the most tender and juicy chicken legs in only 30 minutes.

Updated at: Tue, 03 Mar 2026 19:05:07 GMT