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Crock Pot Chicken Drumsticks

Tender, flavorful chicken drumsticks slow-cooked in a savory-sweet sauce until fall-off-the-bone delicious.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 380

Ingredients
  

  • 3 lbs chicken drumsticks
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 0.5 tsp garlic powder
  • 0.5 tsp onion powder
  • 0.5 cup ketchup
  • 0.25 cup soy sauce
  • 0.25 cup brown sugar

Equipment

  • Slow cooker
  • Mixing bowls
  • Measuring cups
  • Baking sheet

Method
 

  1. Pat chicken drumsticks dry and season with spices.
  2. Whisk sauce ingredients together in a bowl.
  3. Place chicken in slow cooker and pour sauce over top.
  4. Cook on LOW for 5–6 hours or HIGH for 3–4 hours.
  5. Optional: Broil briefly to crisp skin before serving.

Notes

For crispy skin, always broil after slow cooking.