Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken Drumsticks with Potatoes
An easy and flavorful recipe transforming chicken drumsticks and baby potatoes into a comforting slow-cooked meal.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 3 lbs chicken drumsticks 10–12 pieces
- 1.5 lbs baby potatoes halved if large
Sauce Ingredients
- 0.5 cup honey Substitute with maple syrup or agave nectar if needed.
- 0.25 cup low-sodium soy sauce Tamari can be used for gluten-free.
- 0.25 cup ketchup
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 2-3 tbsp fresh minced garlic
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 0.5 tsp smoked paprika
- 0.25 tsp crushed red pepper flakes Optional
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 0.5 tsp kosher salt
- 2 tsp cornstarch Optional for slurry.
- 2 tsp water Optional for slurry.
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter Optional for glaze.
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley For garnish.
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds For garnish.
Instructions
Mix the Sauce
- In a bowl, stir together the honey, soy sauce, ketchup, apple cider vinegar, minced garlic, onion powder, smoked paprika, crushed red pepper flakes, black pepper, and kosher salt.
Prepare the Potatoes
- Place the halved baby potatoes at the bottom of your slow cooker.
Arrange the Chicken
- Place the chicken drumsticks on top of the potatoes in the slow cooker.
Pour the Sauce
- Pour the sauce mixture over the chicken and potatoes.
Cook
- Cover and cook on LOW for 5–6 hours or HIGH for 3–4 hours.
Optional Glaze
- Transfer the cooking liquid to a saucepan, simmer, and whisk in the cornstarch slurry.
Brush with Glaze
- Use a brush to apply the thickened glaze over the chicken.
Garnish and Serve
- Garnish with parsley and sesame seeds. Serve hot.
Notes
Ensure the chicken is not overcrowded in the slow cooker for even cooking. Use fresh ingredients for best flavor.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 680mgFiber: 2gSugar: 12g
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