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White Dish Full of Sticky Korean Chicken Drumsticks.

Slow Cooker Sticky Korean Chicken Drumsticks

Abeer Rizvi
Easy slow cooker sticky Korean chicken drumsticks, homemade with simple ingredients. Tender meat is coated in a sweet and spicy Asian sauce packed with Sriracha, gochujang and sesame.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 10 minutes
Course Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine Asian
Servings 6 People
Calories 330 kcal

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Ingredients
  

  • ¼ cup Honey
  • ¼ cup Soy sauce Low sodium
  • ¼ cup Balsamic vinegar
  • 2 tablespoon Brown sugar
  • 6 cloves Garlic Finely minced
  • 1 tablespoon Ginger Freshly grated
  • 1-2 teaspoon Sriracha sauce Can use more or less depending on your spice preference
  • 2 teaspoon Gochujang paste This is a delicious fermented Korean chili paste
  • 1-2 teaspoon Sesame oil Adjust according to your preference as it has a strong flavor and aroma
  • Salt To taste
  • Pepper To taste
  • 3-3.5 pounds Chicken drumsticks I used skinless, Patted dry with paper towels
  • 1 teaspoon Sesame seeds For garnish, Toast it for additional flavor and aroma
  • 1 tablespoon Green onions Thinly sliced, For garnish

Instructions
 

  • In a large crockpot (6 quart or larger), add honey, soy sauce, balsamic vinegar, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, Sriracha sauce, gochujang paste, sesame oil, salt, pepper and mix until combined.
  • Add drumsticks and toss until combined.
  • Cover and cook on Low heat for about 4-5 hours, or until chicken is cooked through and the internal temperature reads 165 degrees F.
  • Optional step: Thicken the sauce with cornstarch slurry.  Transfer ¼ cup of the sauce from the crockpot into a small mixing bowl. Add 2 tablespoon cornstarch and whisk it together until smooth. Pour this cornstarch slurry in the crockpot and mix until evenly combined.  Cover and cook on High for 10-15 minutes or until sauce is thickened. For less thickness, you can use 1 tablespoon cornstarch instead of 2 tbsp. 
  • Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions. Enjoy.

Notes

  • Adjust amount of sriracha sauce and gochujang paste based on how much spice you like in your food. For addition spice, you can also add some red chili flakes. 
  • Gochujang paste can be found in Asian grocery stores.
  • If your toast your sesame seeds until golden brown, they will add more flavor and aroma to this dish. 
  • I highly recommend using fresh ginger and garlic because they add so much aroma and flavor that I find lacking in powders.
  • Please note that balsamic vinegar is not the same as balsamic glaze and cannot be used interchangeably. 
  • 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: 330kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 28gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 140mgSodium: 721mgPotassium: 412mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 17gVitamin A: 85IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 34mgIron: 1mg

An automated tool is used to calculate the nutritional information. As such, I cannot guarantee the accuracy of the nutritional information provided for any recipe on this site.

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