Drumstick Crown Roast

SERVES: 7

SERVING SIZE: 2 drumsticks and 3/4 cup stuffing per serving

COOK TIME: 1 Hr

The flavors in this dish are fit for a king! Delicious chicken drumsticks, set regally overtop of perfect stuffing, mean that this easy chicken recipe is going to be the talk of the town. It's the perfect dinner recipe for entertaining at a special event, or for when you want to make your family feel like royalty.

What You'll Need

1 stick (1/2 cup) butter
1 cup chopped onion
2 stalks celery, finely chopped
1 (7-ounce) package crumbled herb-seasoned stuffing mix
1 (8-ounce) package cubed herb-seasoned stuffing mix
2 1/2 cups chicken broth
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 1/2 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
14 chicken drumsticks (about 4 pounds)

What to Do

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Coat a 4-quart oval baking dish with cooking spray.
In a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Add onion and celery; saute 4 to 5 minutes or until tender.
In a large bowl, combine sauteed vegetables, stuffing mixes, and chicken broth. Stir until all stuffing is moistened; set aside.
In a large bowl, combine vegetable oil, paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, salt and pepper; mix well. Add drumsticks and toss until evenly coated.
Spoon prepared stuffing mixture into a ball in center of oval baking dish. Stand drumsticks thick-side down around stuffing. Tie string around drumsticks to hold in place.
Bake 60 to 65 minutes or until no pink remains in chicken and juices run clear.

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Member 4786140

Dec 16, 2014

Do I have to cover it before putting it in the oven?

Test Kitchen Team

Dec 17, 2014

No, you do not have to cover the Drumstick Crown Roast. Enjoy! :)

jkajihiro 8297124

Oct 29, 2012

This dish looks very impressive and is great for times when there are lots of kiddos... I made this plus a whole chicken also to feed 5 adults and 7 kids. All of the drumsticks were gone!