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
Scale
- 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.
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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.
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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.
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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