Get ready to indulge in bold, irresistible flavors with these Crock Pot Sticky Chicken Drumsticks! Perfectly tender and fall-off-the-bone juicy, these drumsticks are slow-cooked in a rich, savory-sweet marinade made with soy sauce, honey, brown sugar, and a hint of garlic and ginger. A quick broil at the end caramelizes the glaze into a sticky, finger-licking coating thatβs sure to impress. Garnished with sesame seeds and fresh green onions, this dish is not only visually stunning but also effortless to prepare, ideal for weeknight dinners or entertaining guests. Serve these crowd-pleasing chicken drumsticks with steamed rice or roasted veggies for a complete meal that's big on flavor and low on fuss.
Pat the chicken drumsticks dry with paper towels and set aside.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, honey, brown sugar, ketchup, minced garlic, ginger, and sesame oil until fully combined.
Place the chicken drumsticks in the crock pot, then pour the sauce mixture over the chicken, ensuring that all drumsticks are coated.
Cover and cook on low heat for 4β5 hours or on high heat for 2β3 hours, until the chicken is tender and cooked through.
Once done, use tongs to carefully remove the drumsticks from the crock pot and place them on a baking sheet lined with foil.
Pour the remaining sauce from the crock pot into a small saucepan. In a separate small bowl, mix the cornstarch and water until smooth. Add this slurry to the saucepan and bring the sauce to a boil, whisking constantly, until it thickens (about 2β3 minutes).
Brush the thickened sauce generously over the chicken drumsticks.
Preheat your ovenβs broiler. Place the baking sheet under the broiler for 2β3 minutes, watching carefully to avoid burning, until the sauce gets sticky and caramelized.
Remove the drumsticks from the oven and garnish with sesame seeds and chopped green onions.
Serve warm and enjoy!
Calories |
2914 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 129.8 g | 166% | |
| Saturated Fat | 34.0 g | 170% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 8.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1116 mg | 372% | |
| Sodium | 5897 mg | 256% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 166.5 g | 61% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.0 g | 7% | |
| Total Sugars | 144.2 g | ||
| Protein | 280.3 g | 561% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 216 mg | 17% | |
| Iron | 14.0 mg | 78% | |
| Potassium | 3306 mg | 70% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.