Description
Slow-cooked chicken drumsticks infused with aromatic spices and savory sauce. Fall-off-the-bone tender, healthy, and perfect for busy weeknights or relaxed weekends.
Ingredients
4 chicken drumsticks
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp garlic powder
1 tbsp smoked paprika
1 tbsp dried oregano
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/2 cup tomato sauce (no alcohol)
1 cup vegetable broth
1 onion (optional, for extra flavor)
Instructions
Pat chicken drumsticks dry with paper towels.
In a bowl, mix olive oil, garlic powder, smoked paprika, oregano, cumin, salt, and pepper.
Coat drumsticks evenly with spice mixture.
Place drumsticks in crockpot.
Add tomato sauce, vegetable broth, and onion (if using).
Cover and cook on high for 3 hours, or low for 6 hours.
Check tenderness of chicken; baste with sauce if desired before serving.
Notes
For extra Char: finish under oven broiler for 2-3 minutes after cooking
Substitute vegetable broth with water if preferred
Chicken can be sliced and served with rice or roasted vegetables.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken drumstick
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 180mg