Description
Crock Pot Chicken Drumsticks are the ultimate comfort food, delivering tender, juicy chicken infused with rich barbecue sauce and spices. This effortless recipe transforms weeknight dinners into delightful family feasts. With minimal prep and maximum flavor, these drumsticks promise to be a hit at any gathering or cozy night in.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 chicken drumsticks (about 2 lbs)
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 cup barbecue sauce
- 1 tbsp olive oil (optional for searing)
Instructions
- Rinse and pat dry the chicken drumsticks.
- In a bowl, season drumsticks with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- (Optional) Heat olive oil in a skillet; sear each drumstick for 3 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Place the seasoned drumsticks in the crock pot and pour barbecue sauce over them.
- Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or high for 4 hours until tender.
- Serve hot, drizzled with additional barbecue sauce if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 drumsticks (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
Keywords: - Customize flavors by adding your favorite seasonings or vegetables like potatoes to the crock pot. - Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days; reheat gently before serving.