Kung Pao Chicken Drumsticks
Oven crisp chicken legs and peanuts with a tasty salty, sweet, and spicy Kung Pao marinade in an easy freezer meal.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds chicken drumsticks skin on
For the Marinade:
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 2 tbsp soy sauce light or dark
- 1-1/2 tbsps rice vinegar
- 2 tsp granulated sugar
- 1 tsp garlic chili paste
- 1 tsp sesame oil
Garnish:
- 2 tbsp chopped peanuts optional
- 1 tbsp fresh chopped parsley or cilantro optional
Instructions
To Freeze:
- Place chicken legs in large freezer bag or container.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the marinade ingredients. Pour over the chicken.
- Remove as much air as possible from bag and seal. Label and freeze for up to 3 months.
To Cook Now or Later:
- Thaw in refrigerator up to two days prior to cooking.
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease oven-safe skillet or baking pan.
- Arrange chicken in baking dish and discard remaining marinade. Bake on center rack of oven for 35 - 45 minutes or until meat thermometer inserted into thickest part of drumstick reads at least 165°F.
- Garnish with peanuts and chopped herbs and serve hot.
Chef Tips
1 tsp Sriracha with a 1/4 tsp of minced garlic can be substituted for the garlic chili paste.
Equipment Used
Nutrition Facts
Nutrition Facts
Kung Pao Chicken Drumsticks
Serving Size
2 drumsticks
Amount per Serving
Calories
297
% Daily Value*
Fat
18
g
28
%
Saturated Fat
4
g
25
%
Cholesterol
140
mg
47
%
Sodium
749
mg
33
%
Potassium
403
mg
12
%
Carbohydrates
4
g
1
%
Fiber
1
g
4
%
Sugar
3
g
3
%
Protein
29
g
58
%
Vitamin A
70
IU
1
%
Vitamin C
1
mg
1
%
Calcium
18
mg
2
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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