Description
These tender chicken drumsticks simmered in a sweet and smoky barbecue sauce will fall right off the bone! Perfect for busy weeknights when you want hands-off cooking without sacrificing flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds chicken drumsticks (about 7–10 pieces)
- 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning* or BBQ seasoning rub
- 1¼ cups barbecue sauce (plus extra for serving)
- ¼ cup honey
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Pat drumsticks dry and season evenly with Cajun seasoning.
- Whisk together barbecue sauce, honey, and garlic powder in slow cooker.
- Add drumsticks to slow cooker, turning to coat with sauce.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 4 hours or HIGH for 2.5 hours.
- Optional: Transfer drumsticks to baking sheet, brush with extra sauce, and broil 3-5 minutes for crispier skin.
- Serve warm with reserved sauce on the side.
Notes
Tips: *For spicier kick, add ½ tsp cayenne pepper. Substitute maple syrup for honey. Store leftovers in airtight container for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 4 hrs
- Category: B
- Method: Slow Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 drumsticks
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
Keywords: BBQ chicken, easy slow cooker, family dinner