Description
Tender, juicy chicken drumsticks infused with mouthwatering BBQ flavors, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 chicken drumsticks (bone in, skin on)
- 1 tbsp poultry seasoning (or any BBQ rub)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp barbecue sauce
- 1/4 cup water
Instructions
- Pat chicken drumsticks dry with a paper towel.
- Season the chicken all over with poultry seasoning.
- Heat a large pan on medium or medium-high heat.
- Add olive oil; when hot, carefully add chicken drumsticks using tongs.
- Sear the drumsticks for a few minutes until lightly browned.
- Transfer the seared drumsticks into a slow cooker.
- Pour barbecue sauce over the chicken and add water.
- Cover and cook on high for about 4 hours or until done.
- Serve hot with extra barbecue sauce if desired.
Notes
Searing the chicken improves flavor and texture. Check liquid levels in the crock pot during cooking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 240 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 drumstick
- Calories: 234
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg