Description
These slow cooker chicken drumsticks are coated in a spice rub and barbecue sauce, then cooked to tender perfection in the crock pot for an easy, flavorful meal.
Ingredients
- 3 pounds chicken drumsticks
- 2 tablespoons BBQ spice rub
- 2 1/2 cups BBQ sauce, divided
- Cooking spray
Instructions
1. Coat the inside of a slow cooker with cooking spray.
2. Rub the BBQ spice all over the drumsticks, then place them in the slow cooker in layers.
3. Pour 2 cups of BBQ sauce into the slow cooker and gently toss to coat.
4. Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
5. Preheat the broiler.
6. Remove the drumsticks from the slow cooker and place them in a single layer on a greased sheet pan.
7. Brush the remaining 1/2 cup BBQ sauce over the drumsticks.
8. Broil for 3-5 minutes or until the edges are browned and slightly crisp, then serve.
Notes
Leave the skin on the drumsticks to help keep the meat juicy.
Watch closely while broiling to prevent burning and achieve a light crisp on the edges.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 323 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 647 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 19 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 27 g
- Cholesterol: 139 mg