Drum Roll: 11 Recipes for Chicken Legs

Eating a meal with your hands always feels like an exciting and novel experience -- even if it means way more napkins and a whole lot of cleanup ahead. Remember when you were a kid, and the whole silverware deal just wasn’t your style? Well, we’re here to help you bring that mentality back.

One of the most fun things to eat with you hands is a chicken drumstick. There’s something about wielding a large drumstick and sinking your teeth into it that makes you feel like a caveman, or a lord in the middle ages (don’t pretend you haven’t imagined that). Though some drumstick meals are easier eaten with a fork and knife, feel free to use your hands -- we won't judge. Here are a few drumstick-friendly recipes so that you can get in touch with your wild side.

Chicken with 40 Cloves of Garlic by Merrill Stubbs

Tamarind Chicken by Summer of Eggplant

Grandma Virginia's OvenFried Chicken by luvcookbooks

Spiced Roast Chicken with Za'atar Yoghurt by BurntCream

Chicken with Mustard and Red Peppers by Merrill Stubbs

Braised Moraccan Chicken and Olives by Sonali aka the Foodie Physician

Chicken that Fancies Itself Spanish with Lemons, Onions, and Olives by MeghanVK

Michael Ruhlman's Rosemary-Brined, Buttermilk Fried Chicken by Genius Recipes

Chicken Adobo with Rice by Jackie Varriano

Chicken in Red Wine Vinegar Sauce by ChefJune

Roasted Achiote Chicken with Potatoes, Broccoli, and Tangerine Aioli by savorthis