Description
These Crockpot Cherry Cola Chicken Drumsticks are a delightful option for a quick dinner. With their sweet and savory glaze, infused by cherry cola and barbecue sauce, they offer tasty comfort food that your family will love. Easy to prepare, it’s perfect for busy nights when you crave a homemade meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2½ pounds chicken drumsticks
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 1 cup cherry cola
- ¾ cup barbecue sauce
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
Instructions
- Season the drumsticks with salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika.
- Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat and sear the drumsticks until lightly browned on all sides.
- Transfer the drumsticks to the slow cooker.
- In a bowl, whisk together the cherry cola, barbecue sauce, minced garlic, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, and cornstarch until well combined.
- Pour the sauce over the chicken drumsticks in the slow cooker.
- Cover and cook on low for 5–6 hours, until the chicken is very tender.
- During the last 30 minutes of cooking, remove the lid to allow the sauce to thicken slightly.
Notes
You can adjust the sweetness by modifying the amount of brown sugar.
For added flavor, consider adding some chopped onions to the sauce while cooking.
Serve with a side of rice or coleslaw to balance the meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 drumstick
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: g
- Trans Fat: g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 110mg