Description
These slow cooker drumsticks are juicy, tender, and packed with flavor using just four simple ingredients. With minimal prep and a hands-off cooking method, this recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or lazy weekends. Let your slow cooker do all the work while you enjoy fall-off-the-bone chicken that the whole family will love!
Ingredients
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2 pounds chicken drumsticks (about 8-10 pieces)
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1 cup barbecue sauce (your favorite kind)
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1 tablespoon brown sugar
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
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Prep the drumsticks: Pat the chicken drumsticks dry with paper towels.
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Mix the sauce: In a bowl, mix together the barbecue sauce, brown sugar, and garlic powder.
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Add to slow cooker: Place the drumsticks in the slow cooker and pour the sauce mixture over the top. Toss to coat evenly.
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Cook: Cover and cook on low for 6–7 hours or high for 3–4 hours, until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.
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Optional broil: For crispy skin, transfer the cooked drumsticks to a baking sheet and broil on high for 2–3 minutes, until slightly charred.
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Serve: Spoon extra sauce from the slow cooker over the drumsticks before serving.
Notes
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Use skin-on or skinless drumsticks depending on your preference.
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Swap BBQ sauce for teriyaki or buffalo sauce for a different flavor.
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Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 drumsticks
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 125mg