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Crock Pot Chicken Drumsticks

Crock Pot Chicken Drumsticks are an easy three-ingredient dinner. Chicken legs are coated in a flavorful dry rub and BBQ sauce, slow cooked until tender, then broiled for irresistibly crispy, caramelized skin.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time4 hours
Total Time4 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 617kcal
Author: Lisa Longley

Ingredients

  • 4 pounds chicken drumsticks see note
  • 1/4 cup chicken rub
  • 2 cups BBQ sauce

Instructions

  • Pat the chicken very dry. Toss the drumsticks in the chicken rub and transfer them to a 6 quart slow cooker.
    4 pounds chicken drumsticks, 1/4 cup chicken rub
  • Coat the drumsticks in BBQ sauce and cook on low for three to four hours or until the chicken registers 165 degrees Fahrenheit with an instant read thermometer inserted in the thickest part of the drumstick without touching the bone.
    2 cups BBQ sauce
  • If desired (to make the skin crisp) line a rimmed baking sheet with foil and place a wire rack in the baking sheet. Then transfer the drumsticks to the rack. Broil for a few minutes watching the chicken closely until the chicken skin is crisp.

Notes

Drumsticks: While you can use frozen drumsticks, they should be completely thawed before you begin the recipe.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 617kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 39g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 154mg | Sodium: 2306mg | Potassium: 623mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 34g | Vitamin A: 563IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 60mg | Iron: 3mg