Description
This Slow Cooker Chicken Drumsticks recipe offers tender, fall-off-the-bone chicken infused with a sweet and tangy BBQ peach glaze, complemented by a hint of heat from fresh jalapeños. Perfect for an easy, hands-off meal that bursts with flavor, it’s great for busy weeknights or casual gatherings.
Ingredients
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For the Chicken:
- 8-10 chicken drumsticks
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 ½ teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- Green onions, sliced (for garnish)
For the Sauce:
- 1 cup BBQ sauce (your favorite kind)
- 1 cup peach preserves
- ¼ cup low sodium soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons fresh jalapeños, diced
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Add the chicken drumsticks into a slow cooker liner. Sprinkle with cornstarch, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and chili powder. Toss well to coat all drumsticks evenly with the seasoning.
- Make the Sauce: In a medium bowl, whisk together the BBQ sauce, peach preserves, low sodium soy sauce, and diced jalapeños until smooth and well combined.
- Combine and Cook: Pour the prepared sauce evenly over the seasoned chicken in the slow cooker. Cover and cook on high for 2-3 hours or on low for 4-5 hours, until the chicken is tender and falling off the bone.
- Optional Crisping: For slightly crisp drumsticks, preheat your oven broiler to low. Transfer cooked drumsticks to a baking sheet and broil for 3-4 minutes until the glaze caramelizes slightly.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle sliced green onions over the cooked chicken before serving to add a fresh and vibrant finish.
Notes
- To achieve a crispy texture on the drumsticks, broil them briefly in the oven after slow cooking – just 3-4 minutes under a low broiler to caramelize the glaze.
- This recipe serves approximately 5, with each serving being 2 drumsticks.
- Nutrition values are estimates based on common brands and ingredients; consult a nutritionist for precise dietary advice.
- Use a slow cooker liner for easy cleanup.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 drumsticks (approx. 180g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
