Fresh Chicken Drumsticks
Fresh local chicken | Bone-in | Tender dark meat | Order at least 24 hours in advance
- Our fresh chicken is ordered in daily
- Bone-in drumsticks from the lower leg
- Tender, succulent dark meat
- Available plain or in selected marinades
- Ideal for roasting, braaiing, grilling and air-frying
- A practical choice for family meals and entertaining
- Requires at least 24 hours’ advance notice
Chicken Drumsticks are a versatile and economical cut taken from the lower part of the chicken leg. Their dark meat and bone-in preparation help them remain moist during cooking.
They are easy to portion and well suited to everything from family dinners and braais to party platters and lunchboxes.
More Info
Our chicken on the bone is ordered fresh daily. Please place your order at least 24 hours in advance. Availability remains subject to confirmation.
Drumsticks are smaller than chicken leg quarters and contain only the lower portion of the leg. Their convenient size makes them easy to serve and particularly good for handheld meals. For a whole thigh-and-drumstick portion, choose our Fresh Chicken Leg Quarters.
Choose plain drumsticks to season or marinate at home, or select from the marinade styles currently available - lemon & herb, peri-peri or barbecue.
Cooking Tips
- Roasting: Season or marinate and arrange in a single layer. Turn during cooking to encourage even browning.
- Braaiing or grilling: Cook over medium heat, turning regularly. Avoid excessively high heat, as the outside can burn before the meat beside the bone is cooked.
- Frying: Coat in seasoned flour, crumbs or batter and fry until golden and completely cooked through.
- Curries and casseroles: Drumsticks remain succulent during longer cooking and work well in sauces and braised dishes.
- Serving suggestion: Serve with potato salad, coleslaw, rice, roasted vegetables or a fresh green salad.
Chicken must be thoroughly cooked. Check the thickest part beside the bone and ensure the meat is piping hot with no raw or pink areas remaining.
Storage
Keep refrigerated and use by the date shown on the packaging.
As this chicken is supplied fresh, it is suitable for home freezing. Freeze as soon as possible after receiving and defrost thoroughly in the refrigerator before cooking.