Description
Slow Cooker Drumsticks are a mouthwatering delight that brings tender, juicy chicken to your dinner table with minimal effort. Infused with a savory marinade of BBQ sauce, honey, and garlic, these drumsticks cook to perfection in your slow cooker, ensuring the meat is fall-off-the-bone tender with a crispy finish. Perfect for family gatherings or cozy nights in, serve them alongside your favorite sides for a comforting meal that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 10–12 chicken drumsticks
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup BBQ sauce
- 2 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp onion powder
Instructions
- Pat dry the chicken drumsticks with paper towels.
- In a bowl, whisk together garlic, BBQ sauce, honey, soy sauce, black pepper, and onion powder until smooth.
- Coat the drumsticks in the marinade and refrigerate for at least 1 hour (overnight preferred).
- Spray the slow cooker with non-stick spray and arrange the drumsticks in a single layer.
- Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or high for 4 hours.
- Optionally broil for extra crispiness before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 drumstick (approximately 85g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 90mg