Slow Cooker Ketchup Chicken Drumsticks
An easy comfort-food dinner with juicy chicken drumsticks simmered in a sweet, tangy sauce using just a few pantry staples. Perfect for busy days when you want a hearty meal without much effort!
Ingredients 🛒
- 8 chicken drumsticks
- 1 cup ketchup
- 1 packet onion soup mix
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Place the chicken drumsticks into the slow cooker in a single layer if possible.
- In a bowl, mix together the ketchup, onion soup mix, honey, garlic powder, and black pepper until smooth.
- Pour the sauce all over the chicken, making sure every drumstick is coated well.
- Cover and cook:
- LOW for 6–7 hours
- or HIGH for 3–4 hours
- Once the chicken is tender and fully cooked, spoon some extra sauce over the top.
- Garnish with chopped parsley if desired and serve hot with mashed potatoes, rice, or roasted vegetables.
Tips
- Add a splash of Worcestershire sauce for deeper flavor.
- Want it spicy? Mix in a little hot sauce or chili flakes.
- You can also use chicken thighs instead of drumsticks.
Comfort food doesn’t get much easier than this — sweet, savory, sticky, and absolutely delicious!