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Slow Cooker 3-Ingredient BBQ Chicken Drumsticks | Easy Sticky Dinner Recipe


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  • Author: Amelia
  • Total Time: 5 hours 10 minutes
  • Yield: 4-6 servings 1x

Description

Tender Slow Cooker 3-Ingredient BBQ Chicken Drumsticks coated in a sweet and smoky sticky barbecue glaze.


Ingredients

Scale

3 to 4 pounds chicken drumsticks

1 1/2 cups barbecue sauce

1/4 cup packed light brown sugar


Instructions

1. Pat the chicken drumsticks dry with paper towels.

2. Mix the barbecue sauce and brown sugar until smooth.

3. Spread a thin layer of sauce in the slow cooker.

4. Arrange drumsticks in the slow cooker and coat with sauce.

5. Cook on LOW for 4 to 5 hours or HIGH for 2 1/2 to 3 hours.

6. Transfer chicken to a plate and skim excess fat from the sauce.

7. Return drumsticks to the slow cooker and coat again in sauce.

8. Optional, broil for 3 to 5 minutes for caramelized edges.

9. Serve warm with extra sauce.

Notes

Use thick barbecue sauce for best results.

Broiling adds extra caramelization and texture.

Store leftovers refrigerated for up to 4 days.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 5 hours
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Slow Cooker
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 420
  • Sugar: 18g
  • Sodium: 780mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 24g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 30g
  • Cholesterol: 140mg