Slow Cooker Spicy Chicken Drumsticks
Easy slow cooker spicy chicken drumsticks, homemade with simple ingredients. Tender, fall off the bone chicken legs are coated in hot sauce.
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Ingredients
- 5-6 Chicken drumsticks I used skinless, About 3 pounds
- 1 tablespoon Oil
- 1 tablespoon Butter Unsalted, Melted
- ¼ cup Greek yogurt Plain, Full fat
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon Chili powder
- ¼ teaspoon Cayenne pepper
- Salt To taste
- Pepper To taste
- 1 cup Frank's hot sauce
Instructions
- In a large crockpot (6 quart or larger), add oil, butter, Greek yogurt, onion powder, garlic powder, chili powder, cayenne pepper, salt, pepper, Frank's hot sauce and mix until combined.
- Add drumsticks and toss until combined.
- Cover and cook on Low heat for about 4-5 hours or High heat for 3-4 hours, or until chicken is cooked through and the internal temperature reads 165 degrees F.
- Optional step 1: I didn't do this as I was short on time but this step will add a lovely color on top and make tops slightly crispy. Transfer cooked drumsticks to a baking tray, lined with foil paper and broil for about 5 minutes or until tops are golden brown.
- Optional step 2: You can also transfer remaining sauce in the crockpot to a nonstick saucepan and reduce it on stovetop over medium heat until it's thickened and drizzle it on top of the chicken.
- Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and enjoy.
Notes
- You can also brown the chicken first before adding it into the crockpot for additional flavor.
- Adjust the amount of spices and especially hot sauce, based on your preference. This is quite a spicy dish.
- Use full fat Greek yogurt because it's thick and creamy.
- Don't omit the yogurt because it helps to cut the spice factor slightly or else it feels like fire in your mouth.
- Read additional tips and variations above.
- Leftovers can be stored in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 2 days and can be reheated in the microwave.
Nutrition
Calories: 219kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 18gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 95mgSodium: 130mgPotassium: 251mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 0.5gVitamin A: 258IUVitamin C: 0.2mgCalcium: 28mgIron: 1mg
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