Yes, the chicken leg which is made up of the chicken drumstick and thigh is considered dark meat. That's because they contain more myoglobin than chicken breast. Myoglobin is the protein that gives meat its reddish color. These muscles get more exercise (from the chicken walking and running around), and myoglobin delivers oxygen to the muscles. However, chicken drumsticks are still healthy as they are a good source of protein, iron, potassium, and zinc.