Whether you're looking for a faster dinner option or looking for a way to get tasty shredded chicken and broth for future meals, this boiled chicken legs recipe is perfect.
– 5 pounds Chicken Drumsticks – 8 cups Water
– Add your chicken to a large pot of water. The water should be high enough to cover at least 1 inch over the chicken. Set over medium-high heat.
– Bring to a boil and cook for about 25 minutes or until the meat is tender and the internal temperature is 15 degrees F. Skim and discard the foam off the top of the pot with a large spoon, as needed.
– Remove the chicken from the broth. Save the broth for future meals or discard it.
Recipe Steps
– Allow the chicken to cool and shred the meat from the bones for meal prep, or if you wish to eat them, lay them on a foil lined baking sheet and add seasonings or BBQ sauce as desired. Broil on high in the oven for 3-4 minutes, flip over and continue cooking until the skin is crispy.