Description
This Incredible Slow Cooker Drumsticks recipe uses just 4 simple ingredients to deliver tender, fall-off-the-bone chicken with rich smoky and savory flavors. Perfect for an easy, hands-off meal using your slow cooker, these drumsticks are coated in a blend of smoked paprika, garlic powder, kosher salt, and smothered in BBQ sauce for a delightful dinner everyone will love.
Ingredients
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Spices
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 2 teaspoons granulated garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
Chicken
- 3 pounds chicken drumsticks
Sauce
- 1 ½ cups BBQ sauce
Instructions
- Mix the spices: In a small bowl, combine the smoked paprika, granulated garlic powder, and kosher salt until evenly blended.
- Prepare the chicken: Place the 3 pounds of chicken drumsticks into a 6-quart slow cooker. Sprinkle the spice mix evenly over the drumsticks, then toss gently to ensure each piece is thoroughly coated with the seasoning.
- Add BBQ sauce: Pour ½ cup of the BBQ sauce over the seasoned drumsticks, smoothing it out to cover the tops evenly. Reserve the remaining BBQ sauce for serving or additional coating later if desired.
- Cook the drumsticks: Cover the slow cooker with its lid. Cook on high heat for 2 to 4 hours or on low heat for 4 to 6 hours, until the chicken is fully cooked, tender, and easily pulls off the bone.
Notes
- For best results, use a 6-quart slow cooker to allow the drumsticks to cook evenly.
- Adjust cooking times based on your slow cooker model to avoid overcooking.
- This recipe requires only 4 ingredients, making it a quick and fuss-free dinner option.
- Serve with extra BBQ sauce or your favorite sides like coleslaw or roasted vegetables.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated gently.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 drumstick (of 6)
- Calories: 369 kcal
- Sugar: 24 g
- Sodium: 783 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 140 mg
