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Slow Cooker Asian Glazed Chicken Drumsticks

Slow Cooker Asian Glazed Chicken Drumsticks

A delicious recipe for Slow Cooker Asian Glazed Chicken Drumsticks, perfect for easy weeknight dinners.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Course main dish
Cuisine Asian
Servings 4 drumsticks
Calories 331 kcal

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker

Ingredients
  

  • 3 pounds chicken drumsticks
  • 0.25 cup honey
  • 0.25 cup low sodium soy sauce
  • 0.25 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 6 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon Sriracha or to taste
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 2 tablespoons cold water for slurry
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch for slurry
  • toasted sesame seeds for garnish
  • freshly chopped cilantro for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Place the chicken drumsticks in a 6.5-quart or larger slow cooker; set aside.
  • In a mixing bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, balsamic vinegar, brown sugar, minced garlic, sriracha, and ground ginger.
  • Pour the soy sauce mixture over the chicken drumsticks and gently toss to coat.
  • Cover and cook on LOW for 4 hours or on HIGH for 2 to 3 hours. The chicken is cooked through when its internal temperature registers at 165˚F.
  • About 15 minutes before the chicken is done, make a slurry by whisking together water with cornstarch in a small bowl or cup. Whisk it until smooth and lump-free.
  • Remove the cover from the slow cooker and stir the cornstarch slurry into the sauce; recover and cook on HIGH heat for 10 to 12 more minutes, or until the sauce has thickened.
  • Serve your chicken drumsticks with the sauce and top with sesame seeds and cilantro.

Notes

To crisp up the drumsticks, after cooking them, line a baking sheet with parchment paper, arrange drumsticks on the baking sheet and pop them under a hot broiler for a minute or two, or until crispy. Garnish with sesame seeds and cilantro, and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1drumstickCalories: 331kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 28gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 140mgSodium: 575mgPotassium: 402mgFiber: 1gSugar: 17gVitamin A: 74IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Chicken, drumsticks, easy recipe, glazed, Healthy, slow cooker
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