If you’ve ever desired a meal that was easy to make, filling, and likely to please everyone at the table, this slow cooker chicken drumstick recipe could be your new favorite. It has everything you need: it’s easy to make, tastes great, and only contains three ingredients. Yes, three! But it tastes rich and cozy, like you’ve been cooking it all day (which you have, because the slow cooker does all the heavy work).
Imagine coming home to the smell of chicken that has been slowly cooked to perfection and smells sweet and smoky. It is so soft that it is almost falling off the bone. This meal is great for when you want something warm and homey but don’t want to make it yourself. It’s also great for families with a lot going on, those who are just learning how to cook, or anyone who wants something very nice without having to go to the market or do a lot of steps.
You’ll need 6 to 8 chicken drumsticks for this recipe, depending on how many people you’re feeding and how hungry they are. The major flavor comes from the honey BBQ sauce, which is the sweet and smoky balance that everyone enjoys. This dish needs soy sauce to work. Just a few spoonfuls add depth, umami, and the right amount of salt to balance out the sweetness of the barbecue. When you mix these two pantry items together, they form a sticky, delectable coating that sticks to every bite.
It’s really easy to do. First, put the raw chicken drumsticks in the bottom of your slow cooker. The sauces do all the work, so you don’t need to sear or season the meat too much. Add a couple tablespoons of soy sauce to the honey barbecue sauce and pour it straight over the chicken. Gently stir with a spoon or tongs, making sure that each drumstick is fully covered. After that, cover the slow cooker, set it, and leave it alone. On LOW, the chicken will be quite tender in about 6 to 7 hours. If you don’t have much time, HIGH for 3 to 4 hours will still work well.
The chicken will taste great, be juicy on the inside, and be slathered in a rich, glistening sauce that looks like it came from a restaurant. You can serve it straight from the pot, but if you want it to taste better, broil the drumsticks for 5 minutes. The outside gets a little caramelized, and the crust is both crispy and sticky. It goes from great to impossible to resist.
Even though the basic recipe only contains three parts, you may simply make it your own. Want some spice? Add a teaspoon of red pepper flakes or a few drops of hot sauce before you cook. Do you enjoy garlic? Add two or three finely chopped cloves at the beginning for additional flavor. If you want to prepare a dinner in one pot, put some diced carrots, tiny potatoes, or even green beans around the chicken. The liquids will cook them just so and soak up all the flavor.
Not only is this recipe easy, but it also works. You don’t have to think about it when you cook it, but you’ll still feel wonderful giving it to guests or relatives. The youngsters love the sweet stickiness, the grownups love the richness, and everyone wants more. It also reheats well, so it’s great for leftovers or making meals ahead of time.
If you don’t have much time but yet want something warm, hearty, and made at home, this is a fantastic recipe to keep on hand. You can see why this recipe is so popular after you taste how good it is with so little work. Please tell us how it went out or what you did differently if you do try it. You need to share recipes like this!
