Description
Enjoy tender, flavorful chicken drumsticks coated in a sticky, sweet, and tangy honey mustard glaze made effortlessly in your slow cooker. This recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 pieces Chicken drumsticks
- 1/2 cup Honey
- 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
- 1/4 cup Whole grain mustard
- 4 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 cup Apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1/2 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish, optional)
- Red pepper flakes (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together honey, Dijon mustard, whole grain mustard, minced garlic, olive oil, and apple cider vinegar until well combined.
- Pat the chicken drumsticks dry with paper towels. Sprinkle evenly with salt, black pepper, and paprika.
- Place the seasoned drumsticks in a single layer in your slow cooker.
- Pour the honey mustard marinade over the drumsticks, turning each piece to coat thoroughly.
- Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or on high for 2-3 hours, until the chicken is tender.
- Carefully pour the leftover cooking liquid into a small saucepan. Simmer over medium heat for about 5 minutes, or until it thickens into a glossy glaze.
- Transfer the drumsticks to a baking sheet. Broil on high for 2-3 minutes, until the edges are crisp and the glaze caramelizes.
- Transfer the slow cooker honey mustard chicken drumsticks to a platter. Spoon extra glaze over the top and garnish with chopped parsley, if desired.
Notes
- For a spicy kick, add a teaspoon of red pepper flakes to the marinade.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- You can marinate the chicken up to 24 hours in advance for deeper flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4-5 hours on low
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 drumstick
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg