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Slow Cooker Honey BBQ Chicken Drumsticks

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Delicious slow-cooked chicken drumsticks coated in sweet and tangy honey BBQ sauce, perfect for effortless weeknight dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 3 pounds chicken drumsticks
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 cup BBQ sauce (plus more for broiling)
  • 1/3 cup honey
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar (optional)

Instructions

  1. Pat the chicken drumsticks dry with paper towels, then season them all over with the salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, onion powder, and garlic powder.
  2. Mix together the BBQ sauce, honey, brown sugar, and apple cider vinegar in a bowl.
  3. Place the seasoned chicken drumsticks in your slow cooker and pour the honey BBQ sauce over the top.
  4. Cover and cook on LOW for 5 to 6 hours or on HIGH for 3 to 4 hours.
  5. Transfer the cooked drumsticks to a foil-lined baking sheet, brush with additional BBQ sauce, and broil for 2 to 5 minutes.
  6. Serve the Slow Cooker Honey BBQ Chicken Drumsticks hot, with extra sauce on the side.

Notes

Don’t skip the broiling step for added texture and flavor. Adjust sweetness to taste and add spices for variation.

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Find it online: https://lunarecipez.com/slow-cooker-honey-bbq-chicken-drumsticks/

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