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Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken Drumsticks Recipe

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  • Author: Emily
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 6 hours 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 6 hours 20 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Slow Cooking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

Tender and flavorful crockpot chicken drumsticks seasoned with paprika, cumin, and garlic salt, slow-cooked in BBQ sauce until juicy, then broiled for a crispy, caramelized finish. Perfect for an effortless and delicious meal with options for customization.

Ingredients

Scale

Chicken Drumsticks

  • 3 lbs chicken drumsticks

Seasoning

  • 1 tablespoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon garlic salt

BBQ Sauce

  • 1 ½ cups BBQ sauce, divided

Instructions

  1. Prepare Seasoning: In a small bowl, combine the paprika, cumin, and garlic salt. Stir well to evenly mix the spices.
  2. Season Chicken: Sprinkle the spice mixture all over the chicken drumsticks. Rub thoroughly to coat all sides of the chicken skin for maximum flavor.
  3. Add to Slow Cooker: Place the seasoned drumsticks into the slow cooker in a single layer for even cooking.
  4. Add BBQ Sauce: Pour 1 cup of BBQ sauce over the chicken drumsticks, ensuring they are well coated.
  5. Cook Slow: Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 4-6 hours until the chicken is tender and fully cooked through. Alternatively, cook on high for a shorter time if desired.
  6. Broil Preparation: Once cooked, transfer the chicken onto a cookie sheet lined with foil and sprayed with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
  7. Brush and Broil: Brush half of the remaining BBQ sauce onto the drumsticks and broil in the oven for 1-5 minutes until the surface begins to brown and caramelize. Watch closely to avoid burning.
  8. Flip and Broil Again: Remove the chicken, flip each drumstick, brush with the remaining BBQ sauce, and broil for another 1-5 minutes to brown the other side.
  9. Serve: Remove from oven and serve hot. Enjoy your crispy, flavorful crockpot chicken drumsticks!

Notes

  • This recipe is versatile: try using chicken breasts or regular chicken legs instead of drumsticks.
  • Leaving the skin on the chicken is recommended for a juicy texture and crispy finish.
  • Watch the chicken carefully during broiling to prevent overcooking or burning since broiling is quick.
  • Experiment with variations such as adding chopped jalapeños for spice or honey and brown sugar for sweetness.
  • Try omitting BBQ sauce and using alternative seasonings like onion powder, Italian seasoning, or soy sauce for different flavor profiles.
  • Homemade BBQ sauce can be used for more personalized taste, but store-bought works well too.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 chicken drumstick
  • Calories: 280
  • Sugar: 8g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 16g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 11g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 10g
  • Fiber: 0.5g
  • Protein: 23g
  • Cholesterol: 90mg

Find it online: https://emilyquickdinners.com/slow-cooker-bbq-chicken-drumsticks-recipe/