Drum Roll Please!

Finally, here’s another set of Freeze-n-Serve recipes!

This one is a little different; we are going to focus on a very specific cut of meat, chicken drumsticks.

These little guys are handy little critters. Kids love them. The can be eaten hot or cold. And even better, they are really easy to take along to eat on the run.

I find that we often have to eat on the run these days. But I really really hate picking up a burger on the way. Having something stashed in the freezer that you can nuke on the way out the door is great. They will also store in the fridge for a few days, so you can keep them there and eat them cold on the run when you know that is going to be ‘that’ kind of a week!

So, with no further ado, on to the recipes!

Start with 5 lbs of chicken legs. Preheat the oven to 350F. Set out several large cookies sheets, preferably with a lip to catch any juices that run off.

Lime-Garlic Chicken
Mix the juice of one lime with 1 clove (1t)crushed garlic. Pour over chicken legs and let set while you set up the rest of the chicken. When you are done with the other ones, remove these from the marinade and place on baking sheet.

Soy Garlic Chicken
Mix 1/4C soy sauce, 1/3 C mayo, 4t vinegar (whatever you have on hand, just not balsamic) and 1 t crushed garlic. . Pour over chicken legs and let set while you set up the rest of the chicken. When you are done with the other ones, remove these from the marinade and place on baking sheet.

Spicy Honey Chicken
Mix 1/4C Orange Juice, 2T honey, 1-2t crushed garlic or 1/4t garlic powder, 1/8t red pepper(or to personal taste) . Pour over chicken legs and let set while you set up the rest of the chicken. When you are done with the other ones, remove these from the marinade and place on baking sheet.

Taco Chicken Legs
Open two packages of taco seasoning mix. Roll the drumstick in the seasoning and place on baking sheet.

Parmesan Drumsticks
Mix 1 C parmesan cheese with 1 T Italian seasonings. Brush drumstick with mayo and coat with the cheese. Place on baking sheet.

Place baking sheets in oven for 30 minutes. Check for doneness at this time. Add extra time as needed, but only until just cooked through.

Cook and toss into ziplock bags to store as needed.

You can also just use some of the other chicken recipes I’ve posted on chicken legs in the same way.

Enjoy!