Description
Get ready to experience the ultimate in slow-cooked, finger-licking goodness with this Slow Cooker Honey BBQ Chicken Drumsticks recipe! Juicy, tender chicken drumsticks simmered in a delectable honey-infused BBQ sauce – it’s a meal the whole family will devour. The slow cooking process ensures the meat practically falls off the bone, while the caramelized finish adds an irresistible sticky-sweet glaze.
Ingredients
- 3 pound chicken drumsticks
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 cup BBQ sauce (plus more for broiling)
- 1/3 cup honey
- 2 tablespoon brown sugar (optional, for stickier sauce)
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar (optional, for tang)
Instructions
1. First, pat the drumsticks dry with paper towels to ensure the seasoning adheres properly. Then, season the chicken all over with the salt, pepper, smoked paprika, onion powder, and garlic powder.
2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the BBQ sauce, honey, brown sugar (if using), and apple cider vinegar (if using).
3. Add the seasoned chicken drumsticks to the slow cooker and pour the honey BBQ sauce over the top. Cover and cook on the LOW setting for 5-6 hours or the HIGH setting for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is fall-off-the-bone tender and cooked through.
4. Transfer the cooked drumsticks to a foil-lined baking sheet. Brush them generously with additional BBQ sauce and broil for 2-5 minutes, watching closely to prevent burning.
Notes
These Slow Cooker Honey BBQ Chicken Drumsticks pair wonderfully with a variety of sides. Consider serving them with creamy mashed potatoes, a fresh green salad, or a classic coleslaw.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 hours
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 drumstick
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg