Slow Cooker Honey BBQ Drumsticks
These slow cooker chicken legs are so tender and delicious!
I was so blown away by these Slow Cooker Honey BBQ Drumsticks! These were so easy and quick to pop into the slow cooker and then they cook all day in spices, BBQ sauce, honey and brown sugar before getting broiled to perfection. I will be making these all summer long!! The chicken just fell clean off the bone and was full of flavor!
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 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 everyone in my house eats I get excited! And for it to be in the slow cooker? That’s a double score!
This chicken just falls right off the bone, I could not believe it! This cooks up in a flavorful sauce of bbq sauce, honey, brown sugar and some great seasonings.
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.
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.
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 whole family will love these Slow Cooker Honey BBQ Chicken Drumsticks.
You will want to make this dinner 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.
My favorite slow cooker for this recipe is this Hamilton Beach one.
Can I use any 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 or thighs but cooking times will vary there too. This would also be great with chicken wings.
What should I serve this with?
I love this over mashed potatoes or white rice but it is also great served with this Bacon Pimento Cheese Potato Salad.
Can I make this more spicy?
You can add red pepper flakes or sriracha to give this a kick.
Ingredients used
● Drumsticks- I use just regular skin on, bone in drumsticks, budget friendly and kid friendly.
● Brown sugar- This sweetens the sauce and helps it thicken.
● Black pepper- For flavor
● Smoked paprika- I like to use the smoked because it adds a great smoky 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 brand.
How to make these BBQ Drumsticks
- FULL RECIPE BELOW
- Place all your drumsticks in your slow cooker.
- Mix together the brown sugar, pepper, paprika, onion powder, garlic powder and cajun seasoning.
- Sprinkle the seasoning mix all over the chicken.
- Drizzle the honey all over the chicken.
- Pour 1 ½ cups of the bbq sauce into the slow cooker over the chicken.
- Cover and cook on LOW 5-6 hours or HIGH 3-4 hours.
- Right before serving place the drumsticks on a baking sheet lined with foil or parchment paper.
- Brush the drumsticks with the remaining bbq 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.
Want more Chicken dinners? Check these out!
- Slow Cooker Cashew Chicken
- Slow Cooker Orange Chicken
- Garlic Parmesan Chicken Tenders
- Slow Cooker Hot Honey Chicken Sandwiches
Slow Cooker Honey BBQ Drumsticks
I was so blown away by these Slow Cooker Honey BBQ Drumsticks! These were so easy and quick to pop into the slow cooker and then they cook all day in spices, BBQ sauce, honey and brown sugar before getting broiled to perfection. I will be making these all summer long!! The chicken just fell clean off the bone and was full of flavor!
Ingredients
- ● 3 pounds drumsticks
- ● 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- ● ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ● 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ● 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ● 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ● ½ teaspoon cajun seasoning
- ● ⅓ cup honey
- ● 2 cups bbq sauce, divided
Instructions
1. Place all your drumsticks in your slow cooker.
2. Mix together the brown sugar, pepper, paprika, onion powder, garlic powder and cajun seasoning.
3. Sprinkle the seasoning mix all over the chicken.
4. Drizzle the honey all over the chicken.
5. Pour 1 ½ cups of the bbq sauce into the slow cooker over the chicken.
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 bbq 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.
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.
