Drumsticks vs Breast
A side-by-side guide to substituting Breast for Drumsticks (or vice versa).
Use 1 lb of Breast for every 1 piece of Drumsticks.
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Breast
Conversion: 1:1 by volume — 1 lb per 1 piece
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Notes: Leaner and cook faster than drumsticks; reduce cooking time and monitor to prevent drying out.
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Leaner and cook faster than drumsticks; reduce cooking time and monitor to prevent drying out. The conversion is 1:1 by volume — 1 lb per 1 piece.
Common questions
Yes — Leaner and cook faster than drumsticks; reduce cooking time and monitor to prevent drying out. Ratio: 1:1 by volume — 1 lb per 1 piece.
1:1 by volume — 1 lb per 1 piece. For other quantities, use the SubSwap calculator.
They are similar in most uses, but Leaner and cook faster than drumsticks; reduce cooking time and monitor to prevent drying out..
Breast is one of the options SubSwap lists for Drumsticks. The 'best' choice depends on your recipe — see the full list of Drumsticks substitutes.
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