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drumstick crockpot recipe
- Total Time: 270 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Diet: General
Description
This crockpot drumstick recipe offers a tender, savory, and easy family-friendly meal perfect for busy weeknights, transforming simple ingredients into a hearty dinner without the fuss.
Ingredients
- 8 chicken drumsticks (about 2.6 lbs)
- 2 heads garlic
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 1 large yellow onion, finely chopped
- 2 teaspoons smoky paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano (or 1 tablespoon fresh)
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 14.5 oz can diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 7 oz feta cheese, crumbled
- 0.5 cup plain full-fat Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 0.5 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Roast Garlic: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Slice garlic tops, drizzle with 1 teaspoon olive oil, wrap in foil, and roast for 30-40 minutes until soft. Set aside.
- Sear Drumsticks: Pat drumsticks dry and season them. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Sear drumsticks for 3-4 minutes per side until golden, then transfer them to the slow cooker.
- Sauté Aromatics: Reduce skillet heat to medium, add 2 teaspoons olive oil. Sauté onion for 5-7 minutes until translucent. Stir in paprika and oregano for 1 minute until fragrant. Pour the mixture over the drumsticks in the slow cooker.
- Combine and Cook: Add the roasted garlic, undrained diced tomatoes, and chicken broth to the slow cooker. Stir to combine all ingredients.
- Slow Cook Chicken: Cover the slow cooker and cook on LOW for 6-8 hours or on HIGH for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is fall-off-the-bone tender. If not shredding easily, cook for an additional 30-60 minutes.
- Prepare Feta Drizzle: Once the chicken is cooked, blend the feta cheese, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, and 2 tablespoons of the cooking liquid in a food processor until smooth. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Serve and Garnish: Arrange the cooked drumsticks on a platter. Spoon the braising liquid over them. Generously drizzle with the creamy feta sauce and garnish with fresh chopped parsley.
Notes
For extra zest, add a squeeze of fresh lemon juice or a dash of apple cider vinegar in the last hour of cooking. For a slightly sweeter, glazed finish, stir in a tablespoon of brown sugar or maple syrup with the broth before cooking. If the chicken isn’t shredding easily, cook for an additional 30-60 minutes. This recipe can be adapted for vegan (using root vegetables and vegetable broth), low-carb/keto (serving with cauliflower rice/zoodles), and gluten-free diets (ensure certified gluten-free paprika).
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 240 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 drumstick (about 150 g)
- Calories: 380 calories
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg