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Slow Cooker Asian Glazed Chicken Drumsticks

A flavorful and effortless slow cooker recipe featuring chicken drumsticks glazed with a sweet, tangy, and spicy blend of honey, soy sauce, balsamic vinegar, garlic, and Sriracha.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours 10 minutes
Total Time 4 hours 20 minutes
Course Soup
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 6 people
Calories 331 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Slow Cooker 6.5-quart or larger

Ingredients
  

Main ingredients

  • 3 pounds chicken drumsticks
  • ¼ cup honey
  • ¼ cup low sodium soy sauce
  • ¼ cup balsamic vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 6 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon Sriracha or to taste
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 2 tablespoons cold water
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch

Instructions
 

Instructions

  • In a bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, balsamic vinegar, brown sugar, garlic, Sriracha, and ground ginger until smooth.
  • Place chicken drumsticks in the slow cooker and pour sauce over, coating evenly.
  • Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or high for 3-4 hours until tender.
  • Remove cooked drumsticks from the slow cooker and set aside.
  • Mix cold water and cornstarch in a bowl to make a smooth slurry.
  • Stir slurry into remaining sauce and cook on high for 15–20 minutes until thickened.
  • Return drumsticks to the sauce, coat well, and serve with optional garnishes if desired.

Notes

Garnish with toasted sesame seeds and chopped cilantro, and serve over rice or steamed vegetables for a complete meal.