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These slow cooker Dr. Pepper bbq drumsticks are so tender and delicious!

These Slow Cooker Dr. Pepper BBQ Drumsticks are a perfect easy weeknight dinner.  These cook in a flavorful sauce of seasonings, honey, BBQ sauce and Dr. Pepper before getting broiled to perfection.  I will be making these all summer long!!  These chicken legs get so tender and just off the bone.

There is nothing I love more an easy dinner that I can just throw in the slow cooker that everyone will love and these drumsticks fit the bill.

I am always looks for more slow cooker recipes for busy weeknights and these crock pot chicken drumsticks are one my favorite recipes.  

I love that I can just throw everything in the slow cooker and have a delicious, flavorful dinner that everyone really enjoys.  Whenever I find a dinner that my whole family eats I get excited!  And for it to be in the slow cooker? That’s a double score!

I love that these crockpot chicken drumsticks are such an easy weeknight dinner.

This chicken just falls right off the bone, I could not believe it! This cooks up in a flavorful sauce of barbecue sauce, honey, Dr. Pepper and some great seasonings.  These slow cook and come out fall off the bone tender.

I love that you can customize this to your family’s taste, make it more spicy, more sweet, add your favorite seasonings, you can totally make this recipe your own.  You only need a handful of simple ingredients to make this fabulous slow cooker dinner.

Can we also take a minute to talk about how budget-friendly this dinner is?  Everyone is feeling the pinch with the grocery bill right now and you can’t get much cheaper than good old chicken legs.  So this is a fabulous dinner when you are trying to save a few pennies.  I am always on the look out for a new chicken drumstick recipe since they are so inexpensive.

Next time you want a family-friendly dinner even the pickiest kids will love throw these ingredients together and let the slow cooker take care of the rest! 

I promise your entire family will love these Slow Cooker Dr. Pepper BBQ Drumsticks. 

You will want to make these slow cooker bbq chicken drumsticks again and again! We do!

You will love this recipe because it is

• Easy and fast.
• Family friendly.
• Budget friendly.
• Full of flavor.
• A set it and forget it meal.
• Perfect for weeknights.
• Easy recipe.
• Great slow cooker chicken recipe.
• Amazing recipe

My favorite slow cooker for these slow cooker chicken drumsticks is this Hamilton Beach one.

Gather your ingredients.

Mix up the sauce.

Add everything to the slow cooker.

Slow cooker until done, broil and serve!

Can I use any chicken for these slow cooker Dr. Pepper bbq chicken?

Yes, you could use bone in chicken breasts or bone in thighs, cook time will vary.  You could also use boneless skinless chicken breasts if you don’t like dark meat or boneless skinless chicken thighs but cooking times will vary there too.  This would also be great with chicken wings.  Just adjust your cooking time.

What should I serve this crockpot bbq chicken with?

I love this over mashed potatoes or white rice but it is also great served with this Bacon Pimento Cheese Potato Salad.  You can also just pair this with some quick mac and cheese and corn on the cob for an easy meal.

Can I make this more spicy?

You can add red pepper flakes or sriracha to give this a kick. 

 

Ingredients used for dr pepper bbq chicken

● Drumsticks- I use just regular skin on, bone in drumsticks, budget friendly and kid friendly. 
● Dr. Pepper– This is what gives this chicken bbq sauce it’s flavor.  You only need a small can of it.
● Black pepper- For flavor
● Smoked paprika- I like to use the smoked because it adds a great smoky bbq flavor.
● Onion powder- You can use the powder or the minced kind. 
● Garlic powder- You can substitute garlic salt if that is what you have on hand, just cut it back a little to cut down on saltiness.
● Cajun seasoning- You could make this optional based on your family but I love the flavor it gives the legs.
● Honey- This sweetens everything up and helps everything get glazy.
● BBQ sauce-  Use your favorite bbq sauce. I like sweet baby rays.

 

How to make these Slow Cooker Dr. Pepper BBQ Drumsticks

 

1. FULL RECIPE BELOW
2. Place all your drumsticks in your slow cooker.
3. Sprinkle the pepper, paprika, onion powder, garlic powder and cajun seasoning all over the chicken.
4. In a mixing bowl combine the honey, bbq sauce and Dr. Pepper.
5. Pour 3/4 of the sauce all over the chicken legs.
6. Cover and cook on LOW 5-6 hours or HIGH 3-4 hours.
7. Right before serving place the drumsticks on a baking sheet lined with foil or parchment paper.
8. Brush the drumsticks with the remaining sauce and broil under the broiler until they are caramelized, do not let them burn! Keep a close on them under the broiler, you just want to crisp them up a bit.
9. Garnish with parsley (optional)
10. Serve!
11. Store leftovers in refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

Slow Cooker Dr. Pepper BBQ Drumsticks

Yield: 4

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 4 hours

Total Time: 4 hours 10 minutes

These Slow Cooker Dr. Pepper BBQ Drumsticks are a perfect easy weeknight dinner.  These cook in a flavorful sauce of seasonings, honey, BBQ sauce and Dr. Pepper before getting broiled to perfection.  I will be making these all summer long!!  These chicken legs get so tender and just off the bone.

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Ingredients

• 3 pounds drumsticks
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• ½ teaspoon cajun seasoning
• ½ cup honey
• 2 cups bbq sauce
• 1 (7.5 ounce) can of Dr. Pepper
• Parsley for garnish, optional

Instructions

1. Place all your drumsticks in your slow cooker.
2. Sprinkle the pepper, paprika, onion powder, garlic powder and cajun seasoning all over the chicken.
3. In a mixing bowl combine the honey, bbq sauce and Dr. Pepper.
4. Pour 3/4 of the sauce all over the chicken legs.
5. Cover and cook on LOW 5-6 hours or HIGH 3-4 hours.
6. Right before serving place the drumsticks on a baking sheet lined with foil or parchment paper.
7. Brush the drumsticks with the remaining sauce and broil under the broiler until they are caramelized, do not let them burn! Keep a close on them under the broiler, you just want to crisp them up a bit.
8. Garnish with parsley (optional)
9. Serve!

Notes

• Store leftovers in an airight container for up to 3 days.
• Use your favorite brand bbq sauce.
• Feel free to switch up the seasonings if you like.  
• You can add hot sauce or red pepper flakes for a kick.
• You can use any flavor soda you like.

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