Muslos de Pollo (Skillet Chicken Drumsticks)
These Puerto Rican Muslos de Pollo are packed with garlic, oregano, and adobo flavor, then cooked until perfectly golden brown with juicy, tender meat in every bite.
Servings: 4
Calories: 400kcal
Ingredients
- 2 pounds chicken drumsticks
- 4 garlic cloves peeled
- 1 teaspoon adobo seasoning
- ½ teaspoon dry oregano
- 5 tablespoons vegetable oil
Instructions
Garlic Marinade
- Make the Garlic Marinade: Using a mortar and pestle, mash the garlic cloves into a paste. Add the oregano and 2 tablespoons of oil. Stir until well combined.*You can also use a mini chopper to make the marinade or mince the garlic manually and combine with the oregano and oil in a small bowl.
- Prepare the Chicken: Rinse the chicken under cool water. Using a sharp knife, make 1 to 2 shallow slits in the thickest part of each drumstick. This helps the chicken cook more evenly, especially if the drumsticks are large.
- Place the drumsticks in a large mixing bowl and pour the garlic marinade over them. Using your hands or a spoon, coat the drumsticks evenly with the marinade.
- Sprinkle the adobo seasoning over each piece on all sides. Let the chicken marinate for 10 minutes.
- Cook the Drumsticks: Heat 3 tablespoons of oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Arrange the drumsticks in the skillet and cover with the lid. Cook for 15 minutes.Flip the drumsticks, cover again, and cook for another 15 minutes. (Keep an eye on the chicken so it doesn’t burn)
- Remove the lid and continue cooking for about 10 minutes, turning the drumsticks as needed, until the skin is golden brown on all sides and it is fully cooked through.Remove the drumsticks from the skillet and serve immediately
Notes
Recipe Notes:
If you would like to make this recipe in an air fryer or your oven, please follow the instructions below.
Air Fryer Instructions
Preheat air fryer to 380° F.
Place the marinated drumsticks in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Leave a little space between each piece so that air can circulate. Cook in batches if needed.
Cook at 380° F for 22 to 26 minutes, turning the drumsticks halfway through cooking. Chicken is done when the skin is golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 165° F in the thickest part of the meat. Increase temperature to 400° F for extra crispy skin for the last 2-3 minutes of cooking.
Oven Instructions
Preheat oven to 400° F.
Place the marinated drumsticks on a parchment lined or greased baking sheet. Leave space between each drumstick so that the skin can brown properly.
Bake for 40 to 45 minutes, turning the drumsticks halfway through cooking, until golden brown and reaches an internal temperature of 165° F.
For extra color and crispier skin broil for 2 to 4 minutes at the end of cooking, keeping a close eye on the chicken.
Recipe Note: Larger drumsticks may require a few extra minutes of cook time in the air fryer or oven. I recommend using a meat thermometer to ensure chicken is cooked through and stays juicy.
Nutrition
Serving: 4 | Calories: 400kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 13g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 140mg | Sodium: 159mg | Potassium: 363mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 74IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 1mg