Slow Cooker Chicken Drumsticks
Slow Cooker Chicken Drumsticks are budget friendly and made with simple ingredients like chicken legs tossed with olive oil and pantry spices, then slow cooked until falling off the bone!
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 307kcal
Equipment
- 1 6-7 quart slow cooker
Ingredients
- 3 pounds chicken drumsticks
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper or to taste
Instructions
- Place the drumsticks into the slow cooker. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, dijon mustard, and spices.
- Pour the spice mixture over the drumsticks, and toss until they are evenly coated. Arrange the drumsticks in layers in the slow cooker.
- Cook on high for 3-4 hours, or on low for 7-8 hours, until the drumsticks are cooked through.
Notes
Click on the time in the instructions to start a timer!
Storage
Refrigerate for 2-3 days in an air-tight container.
Freeze for 2-3 months in a freezer-safe container.
Cooking Tips
- Chicken is done cooking when it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F on a meat thermometer. But dark meat can go for longer, and will become more tender in the 175°F-185°F range.
- Try to arrange the drumsticks in layers in the crock pot once they're seasoned so they cook evenly.
- Pat the raw drumsticks dry with a paper towel beforehand to help the seasoning stick better.
- Try to pick drumsticks that are all around the same size, so they finish cooking at the same time.
Nutrition
Calories: 307kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 140mg | Sodium: 362mg | Potassium: 352mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 157IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 1mg
