Bacon Wrapped Drumsticks with Ricotta Herb Stuffing

Recipe courtesy of Chicken Farmers of Saskatchewan

Getting tired of your usual chicken drumstick recipe? Kick things up a notch with these Bacon Wrapped Drumsticks with Ricotta Herb Stuffing.

Bacon Wrapped Drumsticks with Ricotta Herb Stuffing

Getting tired of your usual chicken drumstick recipe? Kick things up a notch and try this recipe that uses ricotta cheese and bacon.

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Course: Main Course

Preparation: Bake

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 40 minutes

Total Time: 55 minutes

Servings: 4

Author: Chicken Farmers of Saskatchewan

Ingredients

• 8 chicken drumsticks
• 8 slices lean smoked bacon
• 4 Tbsp ricotta cheese
• 1 finely diced garlic clove
• 3 Tbsp mixed herbs
• 2 Tbsp brown bread crumbs
• 1 Tbsp grain mustard
• 1 Tbsp canola oil
• salt and pepper to taste

Imperial – Metric

Instructions

• Mix together ricotta cheese, garlic glove, herbs, and bread crumbs. Season with salt and pepper.
• Gently loosen the skin around drumstick and evenly spoon the mixture under skin. Wrap bacon tightly around the large end. Place drumstick on baking sheet with seam end of bacon down.
• Mix together oil and mustard and brush on chicken.
• Bake for 30 to 40 minutes at 350°F (175°C) or until cooked through and meat thermometer registers 165°F (74°C).

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Nutrition Facts

Bacon Wrapped Drumsticks with Ricotta Herb Stuffing

Serving Size

 

1 drumstick

Amount per Serving

Calories

326

% Daily Value*

Fat

 

20

g

31

%

Saturated Fat

 

5

g

31

%

Trans Fat

 

0.1

g

Polyunsaturated Fat

 

4

g

Monounsaturated Fat

 

9

g

Cholesterol

 

147

mg

49

%

Sodium

 

291

mg

13

%

Potassium

 

389

mg

11

%

Carbohydrates

 

5

g

2

%

Fiber

 

1

g

4

%

Sugar

 

0.4

g

0

%

Protein

 

30

g

60

%

Vitamin A

 

396

IU

8

%

Vitamin C

 

4

mg

5

%

Calcium

 

64

mg

6

%

Iron

 

2

mg

11

%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.