Description
Delicious slow cooker raspberry chicken drumsticks are coated with a sweet and tangy seasoning mix, slow-cooked to tender perfection, and finished under the broiler with a glossy raspberry mustard glaze for a beautiful and flavorful meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 3–4 pounds chicken drumsticks (about 12–15 drumsticks)
Seasoning Mix
- 2 Tbsp. brown sugar
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1 tsp. paprika
- 1 tsp. garlic powder
- 1 tsp. onion powder
- 1 tsp. ground mustard
- 1/2 tsp. cracked black pepper
Glaze
- 1 cup raspberry jam
- 1/2 cup Dijon mustard
- 1–3 Tbsp. chopped chipotle peppers in adobo sauce (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Seasoning Mix: Add all seasoning ingredients into a slow cooker liner bag and shake well to combine evenly, ensuring a balanced spice blend for the chicken.
- Coat Drumsticks: Pat the chicken drumsticks dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture. Add them to the seasoning bag, twist the top closed, and toss the drumsticks inside the bag to coat them, even if some pieces are not fully coated. Place the bag filled with coated chicken back into the 6-quart slow cooker.
- Make Raspberry Glaze: In a bowl, mix together the raspberry jam and Dijon mustard until smooth. Optionally, stir in 1-3 tablespoons of chopped chipotle peppers in adobo sauce to add a spicy kick. Reserve half a cup of this mixture for glazing later.
- Add Glaze & Cook: Drizzle the majority of the raspberry mustard glaze over the drumsticks inside the slow cooker. Cover with the lid and cook on high for 4 hours or low for 6 hours. For even cooking and flavor, flip the drumsticks halfway through if time allows.
- Prepare for Broiling: Once cooked thoroughly, carefully remove the drumsticks from the slow cooker and arrange them on a foil-lined, rimmed baking sheet to catch any drips and make cleanup easier.
- Preheat Broiler: Set your oven to the broil setting and position the rack about 6 inches from the top of the oven to get the perfect caramelization on the glaze.
- Glaze & Broil: Brush the reserved raspberry glaze generously over the drumsticks to add flavor and achieve a glossy finish. Broil the chicken for 3-6 minutes, watching closely to avoid burning, aiming for a sticky and beautiful glaze.
- Serve: Serve the broiled raspberry chicken drumsticks immediately with any leftover raspberry sauce for dipping, enjoying the perfect blend of sweet, tangy, and smoky flavors.
Notes
- If you prefer a less spicy dish, omit the chipotle peppers in adobo sauce.
- Using a slow cooker liner bag reduces cleanup and helps coat the chicken evenly in spices.
- Keep a close eye while broiling as the sugar content in the glaze can burn quickly.
- For crispier skin, broil longer but be cautious to prevent burning.
- Leftover glazed drumsticks can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated gently.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 drumsticks
- Calories: 360 kcal
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
