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How Long to Cook Chicken Drumsticks (Bone-In) in the dutch oven

Specification: 8 bone-in chicken drumsticks (about 2 lbs), browned in olive oil, then braised with crushed tomatoes, bell peppers, garlic, and oregano (cacciatore style) with lid cracked

Target Temp
Heat Waves
325°F (163°C)
Stovetop / Oven
Total Time
Clock Time
40–50 mins
Total Cook Window
Flip Mark
Flip Action
No Flip
Continuous Cook
Internal Safe Temp
Thermometer Probe
180°F (82°C) internal at bone
USDA Safe Pull
COOK MODE
Live timer · flip prompt · target temp · rest stage
Start cook

3-Step Execution Protocol

1
Preheat & Prep

Preheat dutch oven to 325°F (163°C). Prepare chicken drumsticks (bone-in) (8 bone-in chicken drumsticks (about 2 lbs), browned in olive oil, then braised with crushed tomatoes, bell peppers, garlic, and oregano (cacciatore style) with lid cracked).

2
Cook

Cook for 40–50 mins. Do not flip; allow surface to develop undisturbed.

3
Check & Rest

Meat recedes slightly from the bottom drumstick bone and pulls away with ease; probe registers 180°F. Confirm internal temperature reaches 180°F (82°C) internal at bone. Rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Verification Basis & Testing Rig

USDA FSIS Poultry Guidelines; Italian Culinary Institute Cacciatore Braising Guide.

Pro Tip: Leaving the Dutch oven lid slightly cracked allows excess steam to escape, concentrating the braising sauce into a rich tomato glaze.

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