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Slow Cooker Chicken Drumsticks

Tender, sticky chicken drumsticks cooked in a sweet-spicy marinade in the slow cooker.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Servings 6 people

Equipment

  • 6-qt Slow Cooker
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Resealable Plastic Bag
  • Rimmed Baking Sheet
  • oven broiler or broiler pan
  • Meat Thermometer

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup sweet chili sauce
  • 3 Tbsp Sriracha
  • 2 Tbsp brown sugar
  • 2 Tbsp lime juice
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 Tbsp fresh ginger, grated
  • 4 lb chicken drumsticks

Instructions
 

  • Whisk together the soy sauce, chicken broth, sweet chili sauce, Sriracha, brown sugar, lime juice, minced garlic, and grated ginger in a mixing bowl until sugar dissolves and the marinade is uniform.
  • Season the drumsticks with salt and pepper to taste, then place them in a large resealable bag and pour in the marinade. Seal the bag and refrigerate for a few hours or up to overnight.
  • Transfer the marinated chicken and any remaining marinade to a 6-qt slow cooker. Cover and cook on LOW for 5–6 hours or on HIGH for 3–4 hours, until the chicken reaches 165°F (74°C).
  • Carefully remove the drumsticks from the slow cooker and arrange them on a rimmed baking sheet.
  • Place the sheet under a preheated oven broiler and broil just until the skin crisps and caramelizes, watching closely to avoid burning.
  • Let the drumsticks rest briefly, then serve. Optionally garnish with green onions, jalapeño slices, and sesame seeds if desired.

Notes

  • Use a meat thermometer to ensure the internal temperature reaches 165ºF.
  • Marinate a few hours or overnight for best flavor.
  • Broil briefly to crisp the skin after slow cooking.