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Asia Style Chicken Drumsticks In The Crock Pot Recipe

Experience succulent, fall-off-the-bone chicken drumsticks bathed in a vibrant ponzu-based sauce! This easy crock-pot recipe delivers a burst of Asian-inspired flavors, perfect for a weeknight dinner. Serve over fluffy rice or sesame noodles, and complete your meal with a soothing cup of green tea. A budget-friendly winner (created for the "Dining on a Dollar" contest!), this recipe is sure to become a family favorite.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 285 mins
Calories 327.3 kcal
Protein 59g
Rating 5.0 (2 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Asia Style Chicken Drumsticks In The Crock Pot

  • 2 lbs chicken drumsticks
  • 1/4 cup ketchup
  • 1/2 cup ponzu sauce
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon crumbled dried oregano
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon grated ginger
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
  • 2 cloves minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon five-spice powder
  • 1 bell pepper (any color)
  • 0 bell peppers
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons cold water

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How to Make Asia Style Chicken Drumsticks In The Crock Pot

  1. In a large mason jar, combine 1/2 cup ponzu sauce, 1/4 cup ketchup, 2 tablespoons maple syrup, 1 tablespoon sesame oil, 1 tablespoon grated ginger, 2 cloves minced garlic, 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes, 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, and 1 teaspoon crumbled dried oregano. Secure the lid and shake vigorously until well blended.
  2. Pour the sauce into your slow cooker and set it to high. Place the lid on.
  3. Remove the skin from about 2 lbs of chicken drumsticks (approximately 6-8 drumsticks). Rinse, pat them dry, and rub them generously with 1 teaspoon five-spice powder. Add the drumsticks to the crock-pot sauce.
  4. While the chicken cooks, prepare 1 bell pepper (any color). Remove the core, seeds, and membranes. Cut into 1 1/2-inch squares.
  5. After 2-2 1/2 hours on high, add the prepared bell pepper squares to the crockpot. Continue cooking on high for another hour.
  6. In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons cornstarch and 2 tablespoons cold water to create a slurry. During the last 30 minutes of cooking, or until the sauce reaches your desired thickness, whisk the cornstarch slurry into the sauce.
  7. Check the drumsticks for doneness. The meat should easily pull away from the bone. If needed, cook for a further 15 minutes.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

14 g

Sugar

41g

Fat

19g

Carbs

5g

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Main Courses Main Dish / Dinner Poultry Chicken Recipes Asian Slow Cooker One Pot Meals

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Course Cuisine Main Dish Asian One Dish Meal