Chicken thighs and drumsticks
Chicken thighs and drumsticks is a meat ingredient where cut size, trim, and surface moisture matter. Keep the pieces dry for browning, cook to the texture the dish needs, and season with control.
Identity
Meat cut
Size, trim, and surface moisture shape browning.
Pat the surface dry before browning and give the pieces room in the pan. Match the cut size to the cooking method, then season in stages so the dish stays balanced.
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Reference image
Chicken thighs and drumsticks reference image.

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Used In Recipes
Traditional French Cassoulet
CassouletTraditional French CassouletMedium
- 6 to 8 pieces of chicken thighs and drumsticks, or 4 whole chicken leg quarters