Slow Cooker Chicken Drumsticks 🍗
Tender, flavorful, and effortless—perfect for a hands-off dinner!
🧾 Ingredients (Serves 4–6)
- 8–10 chicken drumsticks
- 1 cup barbecue sauce, teriyaki sauce, or your favorite marinade
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp paprika (optional)
- ½ tsp black pepper
- Salt to taste
- Optional: chopped onions, bell peppers, or carrots for extra flavor
👩🍳 Instructions
1. Prep the chicken
- Season drumsticks with salt, pepper, and paprika
- Optional: brown in a skillet for 2–3 minutes per side for extra flavor
2. Arrange in slow cooker
- Place drumsticks in the slow cooker
- Add garlic, onions, and other vegetables if using
- Pour sauce or marinade over the top
3. Cook
- Low: 4–6 hours
- High: 2–3 hours
- Chicken is done when internal temperature reaches 75°C (165°F) and meat pulls easily from the bone
4. Optional finishing
- For crispy skin: place drumsticks under the broiler for 3–5 minutes after slow cooking
- Serve with extra sauce
🌟 Tips
- Don’t overcrowd the slow cooker; cook in batches if needed
- Add potatoes or carrots at the start for a full meal in one pot
- For more flavor, marinate drumsticks a few hours or overnight
🍽️ Serving Ideas
- Mashed potatoes, rice, or couscous
- Steamed or roasted vegetables
- Salad or coleslaw for freshness
If you want, I can give a sticky, sweet, and spicy slow cooker drumsticks recipe that’s fall-off-the-bone delicious and perfect for a dinner party 😋
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