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Chicken thighs and drumsticks.

What is it?

Chicken legs consist of both the thigh and the drumstick and are referred to as chicken leg quarters if both pieces are still intact. Usually sold bone-in and skin-on, thighs and drumsticks also show up skinless, and, in the case of thighs, boneless as well.

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You can use chicken leg quarters, separated if recipe calls for thighs and drumsticks.

How to prep:

Remove excess fat and skin.

How to store:

Refrigerate or freeze for longer storage.

Cross Reference

chicken leg quarters

Recipes

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  Braised Chicken Legs with Black Vinegar, Ginger, and Shiitake

  The vinegar braising liquid cooks down to a mellow sweetness, bright with ginger and the woodsy umami of shiitake. This dish is perfect with jasmine rice and a glass of…

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  Chimichurri烤鸡腿

  This herb-flecked chicken is a walkaway dish; once you stick it in the oven, it’s completely hands off. There’s no fussy finish to worry about. Just take it out and…

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  Braised Chicken Legs with Prosciutto, Sweet Potatoes, and Olives

  Tender chicken is at the heart of this homey braise, but it’s the other ingredients—the broth, rich prosciutto, sweet potatoes, and tangy olives—that make it memorable.

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  Sticky Pomegranate Drumsticks

  A sweet, tangy, slightly spicy glaze on these chicken drumsticks makes for messy but delicious eating. Serve with plenty of napkins.

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  Dirty Fried Chicken

  This Korean-inspired fried chicken is poached in a vinegar brine before frying. The vinegar tenderizes the meat, while the parcooking allow for frying at a really high temperature without leaving…

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  Fried Chicken with Paprika and Honey Butter

  The union of crisp coating, smoky heat, and a sweet slather of honey butter is a beautiful one indeed. The butter is so insanely good that you may want to…

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  甜鸡tagine配杏子和焦糖核桃

  This tagine is a perfect example of the sweet chicken tagines of Fez, a glorious blend of sweet and savory, with the apricots’ chewy texture and sweet-tart flavor offsetting the…

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  Barbecued Chicken Legs

  完美烧烤鸡肉的秘密是使用诸如鼓声和大腿之类的深色切割，用间接的热量慢慢烹饪鸡肉，以便外部不会在……之前燃烧。

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  Slow-Cooker Braised Chicken with Bacon, Brussels Sprouts, and Root Vegetables

  Inspired by coq au vin, this colorful dish balances the earthiness of mushrooms, bittersweet notes of Brussels sprouts, and smokiness of bacon. Feel free to use any type of mushroom.…