Description
Sweet and tangy slow cooker raspberry chicken drumsticks glazed with a flavorful mix of raspberry jam, Dijon mustard, and smoky chipotle peppers for a deliciously sticky and glossy finish.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 3-4 pounds chicken drumsticks (about 12-15 drumsticks)
Seasoning Mix
- 2 Tbsp. brown sugar
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1 tsp. paprika
- 1 tsp. garlic powder
- 1 tsp. onion powder
- 1 tsp. ground mustard
- 1/2 tsp. cracked black pepper
Glaze
- 1 cup raspberry jam
- 1/2 cup Dijon mustard
- 1-3 Tbsp. chopped chipotle peppers in adobo sauce (optional)
Instructions
- Combine Seasonings: Add all the seasoning ingredients to a slow cooker liner and shake well to mix thoroughly, ensuring an even blend of flavors.
- Coat Chicken: Pat the chicken drumsticks dry with a paper towel. Place them in the slow cooker bag containing the seasoning mix. Twist the bag closed and toss the chicken around in the bag until coated with the seasonings, even if not completely covered. Place the bag with chicken into a 6-quart slow cooker.
- Prepare Glaze: In a bowl, mix together raspberry jam and Dijon mustard. Optional: stir in 1 to 3 tablespoons of chopped chipotle peppers in adobo sauce for a smoky spice. Reserve half a cup of this sauce for later glazing.
- Add Glaze to Chicken: Drizzle the remaining raspberry-mustard mixture over the chicken inside the slow cooker to infuse flavor while cooking.
- Cook Chicken: Cover the slow cooker with its lid and cook the chicken on high heat for 4 hours, or on low heat for 6 hours. If possible, flip the drumsticks halfway through cooking for even flavor distribution.
- Prepare for Broiling: Once cooking is complete, carefully remove the chicken from the slow cooker and place the drumsticks on a foil-lined, rimmed baking sheet.
- Preheat Broiler: Set the oven to the broil setting and position the oven rack approximately 6 inches from the broiler element.
- Glaze Chicken: Brush the reserved raspberry glaze evenly over the drumsticks to enhance their stickiness and flavor.
- Broil Drumsticks: Broil the chicken for 3 to 6 minutes, watching closely so the glaze becomes sticky and glossy but does not burn. Remove once the desired caramelization is achieved.
- Serve: Serve the drumsticks immediately out of the oven, with any leftover raspberry glaze on the side for dipping or additional drizzling.
Notes
- Using a slow cooker liner or bag makes cleanup easier and helps distribute the seasoning evenly.
- Patting the chicken dry before seasoning ensures better adherence of flavors and a nicer texture.
- The chipotle peppers in adobo sauce are optional and add smoky heat; adjust quantity to your spice preference.
- Broiling caramelizes the glaze quickly, so stay attentive to avoid burning.
- Flipping the drumsticks during slow cooking is optional but promotes even cooking and flavor absorption.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 drumsticks
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
