Turkey Drumsticks in a Skillet
Juicy and aromatic, with citrus and spices. You can replace turkey with chicken or another meat of your choice.
Updated : 09 June, 2025
Easy
About 45 min.
Ingredients
600 milliliters
Beer
1 kilograms
Turkey leg
1
Oranges
2 tablespoon
Soy sauce
2 tablespoon
Honey
1 teaspoon
Caraway
1 teaspoon
Ground coriander
1 teaspoon
Khmeli-suneli
to taste
Ground black pepper
Table
Table of volume measurements:
- teaspoon - 5 ml
- dessert spoon - 10 ml
- tablespoon - 20 ml
- glass - 200 ml
Advices
Advice
You can replace turkey with chicken or any other type of meat of your choice. Just keep in mind that cooking time and calorie count will vary.
Preparation
Step 1
The size and weight of drumsticks depend on the age of the bird. I had 2 drumsticks, each weighing about 1.1 lbs (500 g). You can use one large drumstick weighing around 2.2 lbs (1 kg).
Step 2
Rinse the turkey drumsticks thoroughly under running water. Remove any leftover feathers if needed. Pat dry with paper towels.
Step 3
Wash the orange thoroughly and scrub it with a brush, as we’ll use it with the peel. Slice the orange into wedges.
Step 4
In a bowl, mix honey and soy sauce until smooth. Any honey will do—I used buckwheat honey.
Step 5
Place a skillet over medium heat. Add cumin, coriander, and khmeli-suneli seasoning. Stir and toast until the spices become aromatic. You can use a ready-made spice mix for turkey or chicken instead, but remember it likely already contains salt and pepper—so season cautiously.
Step 6
Pour in the beer. Use any kind you like—light or dark. I used dark beer.
Step 7
Place the turkey drumsticks into the skillet. Arrange the orange wedges around them. The skillet should be large enough to fit the drumsticks comfortably.
Step 8
Cover and simmer on medium heat until most of the beer has evaporated. Turn the drumsticks every 10 minutes to let them absorb the marinade evenly.
Step 9
Toward the end, brush the drumsticks all over with the soy-honey sauce and cook until a golden crust forms.
Step 10
Transfer the juicy turkey drumsticks to a serving plate, garnish with fresh herbs and orange slices, and serve. Enjoy your meal!