* **Fresh or frozen:** Frozen chicken legs take longer to cook through since they need to thaw first.
* **Size of the chicken legs:** Larger legs, like bone-in chicken thighs, will take longer than small drumsticks.
Here's a general guideline for boiling times:
* **Fresh chicken legs (drumsticks or thighs):** 18-25 minutes
* **Frozen chicken legs (drumsticks or thighs):** 25-35 minutes
**Important:** It's always best to check for doneness using a meat thermometer. The internal temperature of the thickest part of the chicken leg should reach 165°F (74°C) for safe consumption. If you don't have a thermometer, you can pierce the thickest part of the leg with a knife. The juices should run clear, not pink, and the meat should be completely white with no trace of pink.