Photographer: John Paul Urizar. Stylist: Kate Brown.
Looking for ideas to transform budget-friendly drumsticks into an impressive yet easy family meal? This slow cooker chicken drumsticks recipe is the winner! Using just five simple ingredients, and a couple of pantry staples, the result is tender chicken and a sticky sweet sauce.
Ingredients
Method
Peel and thinly slice garlic. Peel and finely grate ginger. Add garlic, ginger, kecap manis and 2 cups (500ml) water to slow cooker. Add chicken in a single layer.
Heat slow cooker on LOW. Cook, covered, turning chicken halfway through cooking time, for 7 hours or until chicken is very tender. Transfer chicken to a large plate or tray. Strain sauce; return to cooker.
Adjust setting to ‘reduce’ (HIGH); simmer sauce for 15 minutes or until reduced slightly. Serve chicken with sauce as a glaze; season. Scatter with mint leaves.
Key ingredients
Chicken drumsticks: Slow cooking this budget-friendly cut of chicken makes it even more flavoursome and succulent.
Kecap manis: A thick, dark, salty-sweet Indonesian soy sauce for bold flavour.
Garlic: A reliable favourite for adding warmth and depth.
Fresh ginger: Adds a zingy kick to the sauce. Any leftover ginger root can be frozen in an airtight container.
Fresh mint leaves: The bright green leaves add a freshness to balance the sticky soy glaze.
What to serve with slow cooker chicken drumsticks
Serve with the steamed Asian greens and steamed rice.
Recipe variation
Add 2 teaspoons Chinese five spice in step 1 or scatter with toasted sesame seeds to serve.
