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Slow Cooker Chicken Drumsticks with Peach BBQ Sauce Recipe

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  • Author: Stacy
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 4-5 hours (low) or 2-3 hours (high)
  • Total Time: 5 hours 10 minutes
  • Yield: 5 servings (2 drumsticks per serving) 1x
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Slow Cooking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

This Slow Cooker Chicken Drumsticks recipe offers a simple and flavorful way to prepare tender, fall-off-the-bone chicken with a sweet and spicy BBQ sauce enhanced by peach preserves and fresh jalapeños. Perfect for an effortless weeknight meal, the chicken cooks low and slow to absorb rich flavors, finishing with a fresh garnish of sliced green onions.

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

  1. Prepare the chicken: Place the chicken drumsticks into a slow cooker liner within your slow cooker. Sprinkle evenly with cornstarch, salt, ground black pepper, garlic powder, and chili powder. Toss gently to coat the drumsticks thoroughly with the seasoning blend.
  2. Make the sauce: In a medium bowl, whisk together your favorite BBQ sauce, peach preserves, low sodium soy sauce, and freshly diced jalapeños until fully combined. Pour this flavorful sauce mixture over the seasoned chicken in the slow cooker, ensuring even coverage.
  3. Slow cook the chicken: Cover the slow cooker and cook the chicken on high for 2-3 hours or on low for 4-5 hours. The chicken is ready when it is tender and falls off the bone easily.
  4. Garnish and serve: Once cooked, garnish the drumsticks with sliced green onions for a fresh, vibrant finish. Serve hot and enjoy.

Notes

  • For slightly crispier drumsticks, preheat your oven broiler to low. Transfer the cooked chicken drumsticks onto a baking sheet and broil for 3-4 minutes until the glaze caramelizes.
  • The nutritional values provided are estimated based on 5 servings with 2 drumsticks per serving and may vary depending on ingredient brands.
  • We recommend consulting a nutritionist for precise dietary information.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 2 drumsticks
  • Calories: 320 kcal
  • Sugar: 12 g
  • Sodium: 680 mg
  • Fat: 15 g
  • Saturated Fat: 4 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 15 g
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Protein: 28 g
  • Cholesterol: 110 mg

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