Looking for a budget-friendly, tasty, and nutritious dinner? Try these Honey Soy Chicken Drumsticks! This recipe brings together the irresistible flavors of honey, soy sauce, and tender chicken drumsticks, paired with nutrient-packed broccoli. It’s an easy, slow-cooked meal perfect for busy weeknights.
Why Choose Chicken Drumsticks?
Chicken drumsticks are a fantastic, cost-effective choice for families. Not only are they budget-friendly, but they’re also juicy and flavorful, making them ideal for slow cooking. As the chicken cooks, it absorbs the savory honey soy marinade, resulting in tender and delicious drumsticks.
The Power of Frozen Broccoli
For this recipe, we use frozen broccoli, which is frozen at the peak of freshness, locking in all its essential nutrients. With no chopping or washing required, frozen broccoli is a convenient and time-saving option. Plus, it’s always ready in your freezer, making it easy to prepare whenever you need it.
Boost Your Meal with Bone Broth
Want to add even more nutrition to your dinner? Consider cooking your rice with bone broth instead of water. Bone broth is packed with minerals and collagen, supporting joint health and overall wellness. It’s a small change that can make a big impact on your meal’s nutritional value.
Recipe: Slow Cooker Honey Soy Chicken Drumsticks with Broccoli
Ingredients:
- 2-3 pounds chicken drumsticks
- 1/2 cup soy sauce or coconut aminos
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1/3 cup chicken broth or bone broth
- 2 teaspoons fresh ginger, grated (or 1 teaspoon ground ginger)
- 2 cloves garlic, crushed and roughly chopped (or 1 teaspoon garlic powder)
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 2 teaspoons water
- 2 cups frozen broccoli, prepared according to package instructions
- Cooked rice (consider using bone broth for extra nutrients)
- Sesame seeds, for garnish
- Sliced scallions, for garnish
Instructions:
- Prepare the Slow Cooker: In your slow cooker, combine the soy sauce (or coconut aminos), honey, chicken broth (or bone broth), fresh ginger (or ground ginger), garlic (or garlic powder), and sesame oil. Stir well to combine.
- Add the Chicken: Place the chicken drumsticks into the slow cooker, ensuring they’re evenly coated with the sauce.
- Cook the Chicken: Cook on high for 2 hours or on low for 4-6 hours, depending on your slow cooker. The chicken should be tender and fully cooked.
- Prepare the Broccoli: While the chicken is cooking, prepare the frozen broccoli according to the package instructions and set aside.
- Grill the Chicken: Once the chicken is done, remove it from the slow cooker and transfer it to a preheated grill. Grill for about 2 minutes on each side to get a crispy, slightly charred exterior.
- Thicken the Sauce: While grilling the chicken, mix the cornstarch and water in a small bowl to create a slurry. Add this to the sauce in the slow cooker and turn the heat to high. Stir until the sauce thickens.
- Combine and Serve: Add the cooked broccoli to the thickened sauce in the slow cooker and stir to coat it in the sauce.
- Serve: Serve the grilled honey soy chicken drumsticks with the saucy broccoli and cooked rice. Garnish with sesame seeds and sliced scallions.
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This Honey Soy Chicken Drumsticks recipe is not only delicious but also budget-friendly and packed with nutrients. With the affordability of chicken drumsticks, the convenience of frozen broccoli, and the added health benefits of bone broth, this meal is sure to please the whole family.
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Slow Cooker Honey Soy Chicken Drumsticks
- Total Time: 2 hours 5 minutes
- Yield: 5 1x
Description
Enjoy tender, flavorful chicken drumsticks with a sweet and savory soy honey glaze, cooked to perfection in your slow cooker and finished on the grill. Served with saucy broccoli and rice, this easy, healthy meal is perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
- 2–3 pounds chicken drumsticks
- 1/2 cup soy sauce or coconut aminos
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1/3 cup chicken broth or bone broth
- 2 teaspoons fresh ginger, grated (or 1 teaspoon ground ginger)
- 2 cloves garlic, crushed and roughly chopped (or 1 teaspoon garlic powder)
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 2 teaspoons water
- 2 cups frozen broccoli, prepared according to package instructions
- Cooked rice, for serving
- Sesame seeds, for garnish
- Sliced scallions, for garnish
Instructions
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Prepare the Slow Cooker:
- In your slow cooker, combine the soy sauce (or coconut aminos), honey, chicken broth (or bone broth), fresh ginger (or ground ginger), garlic (or garlic powder), and sesame oil. Mix well to combine.
-
Add the Chicken:
- Place the chicken drumsticks in the slow cooker, ensuring they are evenly coated with the sauce mixture.
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Cooking Time:
- Cook on high for 2 hours or on low for 4-6 hours, depending on how fast your slow cooker cooks. The chicken should be tender and cooked through.
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Prepare the Broccoli:
- While the chicken is cooking, prepare the frozen broccoli according to the package instructions and set aside.
-
Grill the Chicken:
- Once the chicken is cooked, remove it from the slow cooker and place it on a preheated grill over high heat. Grill for about 2 minutes on each side to achieve a slightly charred and crispy exterior.
-
Thicken the Sauce:
- While the chicken is on the grill, make a slurry by mixing the cornstarch and water in a small bowl until smooth. Add the slurry to the sauce in the slow cooker. Turn the slow cooker to high and stir until the sauce thickens.
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Combine and Serve:
- Add the cooked broccoli to the thickened sauce in the slow cooker, mixing well to coat the broccoli in the sauce.
- Serve the grilled chicken drumsticks with the saucy broccoli and cooked rice.
- Garnish with sesame seeds and sliced scallions before serving.
- Prep Time: 5
- Cook Time: 120
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