Slow Cooker Chicken Drumsticks
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4.6
Slow Cooker Chicken Drumsticks
Description
This recipe uses a combination of honey, soy sauce, ketchup, and garlic to create a flavorful sauce that coats chicken drumsticks during slow cooking. The drumsticks are placed in the slow cooker, covered evenly by the sauce, and cooked on high for 4 hours or low for 6 hours until the meat is tender and thoroughly cooked. The slow cooking process allows the flavors to penetrate and tenderize the chicken deeply.
The resulting drumsticks have a sticky, lightly glazed texture and a balanced sweet and savory flavor from the sauce ingredients. The method requires minimal preparation and is suitable for those seeking an effortless main dish.
For best results, it’s recommended to cook the chicken in a single layer to ensure even saucing and check internal temperature to confirm doneness. Variations using chicken thighs, legs, or wings are possible. The chicken can be frozen in the sauce for future meals but must be thawed before slow cooking.
Ingredients
- 3 pounds chicken drumstick about 12 drumsticks
- ½ cup honey
- ½ cup soy sauce
- ½ cup ketchup
- 1 clove garlic minced finely or 1 teaspoon minced garlic
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, ketchup and garlic.
- Spray the slow cooker with a spray cooking oil. Place the chicken drumsticks inside the bottom of the slow cooker, stacking the chicken if necessary.
- Pour the sauce over the chicken drumsticks.
- Cook the chicken drumsticks on high for 4 hours (or low for 6 hours). Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- Cook on high for 4 hours or low for 6 hours until chicken reaches 160°F for safe consumption; 170-175°F yields more tender meat.
- Arrange chicken in a single layer if possible for even saucing; if stacked, toss with sauce before serving.
- Chicken thighs or legs can substitute drumsticks; wings cook faster and require less time.
- Chicken can be frozen in the sauce for later use but should be fully thawed before cooking in the slow cooker.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12Legs
Amount Per Serving
Calories 225 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 225kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 15g | 5% |
| Protein | 16g | 32% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 58mg | 19% |
| Sodium | 685mg | 29% |
| Potassium | 203mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 0.1g | 0% |
| Sugar | 14g | 28% |
| Vitamin A | 159IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 13mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.6
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