Name: Slow Cooker Honey BBQ Chicken Drumsticks
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 6 h
Total time: 6 h 15 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 3 pounds chicken drumsticks; 2 tablespoons brown sugar; 1 teaspoon smoked paprika; 1 teaspoon onion powder; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; ½ teaspoon black pepper; ½ teaspoon Cajun seasoning (optional); ⅓ cup honey; 2 cups BBQ sauce (divided)

Description

Tender chicken drumsticks slow-cooked in sweet honey and BBQ sauce, finished with a sticky glaze under the broiler.

Ingredients

3 pounds chicken drumsticks
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon Cajun seasoning (optional)
⅓ cup honey
2 cups BBQ sauce (divided)

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Instructions

Pat the chicken dry.
Mix the dry seasonings.
Season the drumsticks.
Add to the slow cooker.
Sauce it.
Cook on LOW for 5–6 hours or HIGH for 3–4 hours until chicken reaches 165°F (74°C).
Broil to finish.
Caramelize.
Serve hot with extra sauce and sides.

Notes

Use a liner or spray the crock to prevent sticking. Broiling is essential for the glaze.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 360 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Slow Cooking
Cuisine: American