Description

Enjoy tender and flavorful Crockpot Cherry Cola Chicken Drumsticks that bring together sweet cherry cola and tangy barbecue sauce, making it an ideal comfort food for a quick dinner.

Ingredients

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2½ pounds chicken drumsticks
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon smoked paprika
1 tablespoon oil
1 cup cherry cola
¾ cup barbecue sauce
2 cloves garlic minced
¼ cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon garlic powder
2 teaspoons cornstarch

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Instructions

Season the drumsticks with salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika.
Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat and sear the drumsticks until they are lightly browned on all sides.
Transfer the browned drumsticks to the slow cooker.
In a bowl, whisk together cherry cola, barbecue sauce, minced garlic, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, and cornstarch until well combined.
Pour the sauce over the chicken drumsticks in the slow cooker.
Cover and cook on low for 5 to 6 hours until the chicken is very tender.
During the last 30 minutes of cooking, remove the lid to allow the sauce to thicken slightly.

Notes

Feel free to substitute the cherry cola with another soda if preferred.
Serve these drumsticks with rice or mashed potatoes to soak up the delicious sauce.
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 drumstick
Calories: 280
Sugar: 15g
Sodium: 400mg
Fat: 12g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Unsaturated Fat: 8g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 22g
Fiber: 0g
Protein: 24g
Cholesterol: 90mg