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Slow Cooker Chicken Drumsticks

Tender, flavorful chicken drumsticks cooked low-and-slow in a sweet-spicy soy marinade.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings

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

Equipment

  • 6-qt slow cooker
  • Mixing Bowls
  • Rimmed Baking Sheet
  • Meat Thermometer

Method
 

  1. 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 smooth.
  2. Place the chicken drumsticks in a large resealable bag or bowl, pour the marinade over them, seal, and refrigerate for a few hours or up to overnight to marinate.
  3. Transfer the chicken and 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 on a meat thermometer.
  4. Carefully remove the drumsticks from the slow cooker and arrange them on a rimmed baking sheet.
  5. Broil in the oven until the skin is crispy and lightly charred, watching closely to avoid burning.
  6. Garnish as desired with sliced green onions, jalapeño slices, and sesame seeds before serving.

Notes

  • Use a meat thermometer to ensure an internal temperature of 165ºF.
  • Marinate for longer overnight for more flavor.
  • Watch closely when broiling to prevent burning.