Crockpot Barbecue Chicken Drumsticks
Crockpot Barbecue Chicken Drumsticks deliver tender, fall-off-the-bone meat coated in a tangy, smoky sauce with a hint of sweetness. They’re slow-cooked for juicy flavor, then finished to crisp the skin for that classic BBQ bite. Ideal for casual dinners, game days, or summer gatherings when you want big flavor with minimal fuss.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook3 hrs 30 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Crockpot Barbecue Chicken Drumsticks, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 28 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 54 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 8
- Heart Health
- 10
- Metabolic
- 12
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 48
- Performance
- 24
- General Wellness
- 1
In a bowl, combine ketchup, onion, brown sugar, garlic, vegetable oil, Worcestershire sauce, liquid smoke, salt, and pepper.
- 2
Put the chicken drumsticks in a slow cooker and pour the sauce over them. Cook on High for 3 hours.
- 3
When the 3 hours are nearly finished, preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- 4
Move the chicken and sauce to a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- 5
Bake in the preheated oven until the bone is no longer pink, the juices run clear, and the skin is browned, about 30 minutes. An instant-read thermometer placed near the bone should register 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
- Calories 400.26 kcal High 20%
- Protein 36.74 g Good Source 73%
- Carbohydrate 15.95 g 6%
- Total Fat 21.09 g High 27%
- Saturated Fat 4.75 g High 24%
- Trans Fat 0.11 g High --
- Cholesterol 212.05 mg High 71%
- Sodium 921.79 mg High 40%
- Dietary Fiber 0.43 g Low Source 2%
- Total Sugars 11.66 g --
- Added Sugars 6.5 g Moderate 13%
- Calcium 45.37 mg Low Source 3%
- Iron 1.88 mg Moderate 10%
- Potassium 489.94 mg Moderate 10%
- Vitamin A 60.49 mcg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin C 2.07 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Fish 🐟
- Soy 🌱
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Crockpot Barbecue Chicken Drumsticks is made with 11 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 3 hrs 40 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Brown Sugar, Chicken Drumsticks, and Diced Onion. Each serving provides about 400.26 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Crockpot Barbecue Chicken Drumsticks made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Brown Sugar, Chicken Drumsticks, Diced Onion, Ketchup. The full list of 11 is above.
- How long does it take to make Crockpot Barbecue Chicken Drumsticks?
- About 3 hrs 40 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 3 hrs 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 400.26 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Crockpot Barbecue Chicken Drumsticks easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 11 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Crockpot Barbecue Chicken Drumsticks healthy?
- Crockpot Barbecue Chicken Drumsticks has an easyChef Pro health score of 28/100. Per serving, it provides 400.26 calories and 36.74 g of protein, or 73% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 921.79 mg (40% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 4.75 g (24% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 6.5 g (13% of the Daily Value). It contains Fish, Soy, Wheat, Gluten, Tomatoes, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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