Description
These Crockpot 3-Ingredient BBQ Chicken Drumsticks are juicy, flavorful, and unbelievably easy to make. With just chicken, BBQ seasoning, and your favorite sauce, you’ll have fall-off-the-bone drumsticks perfect for weeknights, potlucks, or lazy Sunday dinners. Minimal prep, maximum flavor!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 pounds chicken drumsticks (about 10–12 pieces)
- 2 teaspoons BBQ seasoning (store-bought or homemade rub)
- 1 cup BBQ sauce (thick and smoky for best results)
Instructions
- Prep chicken: Pat drumsticks dry. Rub BBQ seasoning evenly over the pieces.
- Add to crockpot: Place drumsticks in the slow cooker in a single layer.
- Add sauce: Pour ¾ cup BBQ sauce over chicken and toss to coat.
- Cook: Cover and cook on LOW for 5–6 hours or HIGH for 3–4 hours until chicken reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Optional broil: Transfer cooked drumsticks to a foil-lined sheet, brush with remaining BBQ sauce, and broil 3–5 minutes until caramelized.
- Serve: Enjoy hot with your favorite sides.
Notes
- Dry chicken before seasoning to help flavors stick.
- Don’t add extra liquid—the BBQ sauce and juices are enough.
- Broiling at the end creates caramelized skin and richer flavor.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken reaches 165°F.
- Leftovers can be shredded for wraps, sandwiches, or rice bowls.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5–6 hours (low) or 3–4 hours (high)
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 drumsticks
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