Drumstick Crown Roast

  • 1
  • 50 mins

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 2 celery stalks, 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
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 14 chicken drumsticks (about 4 pounds)

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Coat a 9- x 13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.

In a large pot, melt butter over medium heat. Add onion and celery; saute 4 to 5 minutes, or until tender.

Remove from heat and add stuffing mixes and chicken broth. Stir until all stuffing is moistened; set aside.

In a small bowl, combine vegetable oil, paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper; mix well then brush evenly over drumsticks.

Spoon prepared stuffing mixture into a ball in center of prepared baking dish. Stand drumsticks thick-side down around stuffing, pressing them into the sides of the stuffing.

Bake 45 to 50 minutes, or until no pink remains in chicken and juices run clear.