Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken Drumsticks Recipe
Enjoy our Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken Drumsticks for an easy busy weeknight dinner recipe.
Serving6
Ingredients
- 3 pound chicken drumsticks, skin removed
- 1 Tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- 1½ cups BBQ Sauce, divided
Equipment
Instructions
- Spray slow cooker with non-stick cooking spray.
- Place drumsticks in the bottom of the slow cooker.
- In a small bowl, mix together brown sugar, salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder. Sprinkle on top of chicken. Pour 1 cup of BBQ sauce on top of the chicken.
- Place the lid on top of the slow cooker and cook on LOW heat for 5-6 hours or HIGH heat for 2-3 hours.
- Remove the drumsticks and place on a large rimmed baking sheet (line it with aluminum foil for easy clean up) in a single layer.
- Preheat the broiler on your oven.
- Brush the drumsticks with the remaining BBQ sauce and broil the chicken until lightly browned (about 2-3 minutes - watch carefully so that it doesn’t burn while broiling!).
Notes
- Keep a close eye on the chicken when broiling, they crisp up quickly!
Nutrition
Calories: 285 kcal · Carbohydrates: 32 g · Protein: 25 g · Fat: 6 g · Saturated Fat: 1 g · Polyunsaturated Fat: 1 g · Monounsaturated Fat: 2 g · Trans Fat: 0.02 g · Cholesterol: 118 mg · Sodium: 1272 mg · Potassium: 499 mg · Fiber: 1 g · Sugar: 26 g · Vitamin A: 354 IU · Vitamin C: 0.5 mg · Calcium: 41 mg · Iron: 1 mg