Are you tired of spending hours in the kitchen, cooking elaborate meals? Do you often find yourself looking for new, easy recipes that will impress your family and friends? Look no further! This Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken Drumsticks recipe is not only incredibly delicious, but it also requires minimal effort on your part. With just a few simple ingredients and a slow cooker, you'll have tender and juicy drumsticks with a smoky and tangy BBQ flavor that everyone will love.

Last summer, I hosted a backyard barbeque for my friends and family. As the designated grill master, I usually spent the whole party tending to the grill, missing out on the fun and conversations. But then, I discovered this Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken Drumsticks recipe. It was a game-changer!

I simply prepped the drumsticks, placed them in the slow cooker, and let them cook on low heat for a few hours. The result was mouthwatering chicken that fell off the bone and delighted everyone's taste buds. From that moment on, I knew this recipe had to be shared, as it not only allows you to relax and enjoy the party but also leaves you with delicious and flavorful chicken.

Ingredients:

3 pounds of bone-in, skin-on chicken drumsticks or thighs
1 tablespoon of olive oil
1 teaspoon each of paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder
2 cups of your favorite BBQ sauce
Salt and pepper to taste
2 tablespoons of honey (optional, for added sweetness)

Instructions:

1. Pat the chicken drumsticks dry with paper towels.

2. In a small bowl, mix onion powder, paprika, black pepper, and salt.

3. Coat the chicken with the spice mixture (or place chicken and spices in a ziplock bag and shake to coat).

4. Pour 1 cup of BBQ sauce into the slow cooker. Add the seasoned chicken to the slow cooker. Pour the remaining 1 cup of BBQ sauce over the chicken.

5. Cook on low heat for 4-5 hours or high heat for 2-3 hours until chicken is tender.

Serve the slow cooker BBQ chicken drumsticks hot. These can be enjoyed on their own or served with your favorite sides like cornbread, coleslaw, or potato salad.

Once you try this Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken Drumsticks recipe, I promise you won't go back to laboring over the grill or spending hours in the kitchen. The combination of the tender meat, the smoky BBQ sauce, and the convenience of the slow cooker make this recipe a winner. Save it, make it, and enjoy the mouthwatering flavors that will leave your family and guests asking for more.

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