Easy Slow Cooker Chicken Drumsticks Recipe
Here is a quick and easy dinner recipe! You just need chicken drumsticks, seasonings, and a slow cooker! Perfect for a busy school or work day, throw everything into a slow cooker and they are ready to eat when you get home. Serve with your choice of sides.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Coated with a delicious marinade
- Slow-cooked to perfection (includes oven instructions as well if you forget to put them in the crockpot in advance)
- It is super easy and quick to make
- Perfect for busy weeknights
- A simple healthy recipe
- All you need are chicken drumsticks, oil, lemon juice, and spices!
Ingredients You’ll Need
- 5 chicken drumsticks
- 2 tsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp oregano
- 1/2 tsp parsley
Instructions
Simply place drumsticks into a slow cooker. Then mix the remaining ingredients in a small bowl and pour or brush the mixture on top of drumsticks for perfectly seasoned chicken.
Cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours until they reach 165°F when you test them with a digital meat thermometer (affiliate link) in the thickest part of the meat.
Alternatively, you may place the drumsticks in an oven-safe casserole dish or pan and bake in a 350° F oven for 1 hour, turning halfway. Or, if you are really pressed for time 400°F for 40-45 minutes.
The recipe may be doubled if you have more mouths to feed or to meal prep for your whole week!
What to Serve with Easy Slow Cooker Chicken Drumsticks
- Roasted or steamed vegetables
- Mashed or roast potatoes
- Rice
- Salad
Storage Tips
Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
You can also use this recipe for chicken thighs as well! Do you prefer drumsticks or thighs? Let me know in the comments below!
Easy Slow Cooker Chicken Drumsticks
An easy and tasty chicken drumstick recipe.
Ingredients
- 5 chicken drumsticks
- 2 tsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- ¼ tsp pepper ground
- ½ tsp paprika ground
- ½ tsp oregano dried
- ½ tsp parsley dried
Instructions
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Place drumsticks into crock pot.
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Mix remaining ingredients in a small bowl. Brush the marinade on top of the chicken to evenly coat.
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Cook on low 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours, until cooked through.
Recipe Notes
Alternatively, you may cook in a 350° F oven for one hour, turning halfway.
This recipe also works for chicken thighs.
Store leftovers in the fridge covered for up to 3 days.
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Originally Published September 13th, 2019. Updated on February 20th, 2024.
