This Hoisin and Honey Slow-Cooker Chicken Drumsticks is a comforting set-it-and-forget-it chicken dish with a complex flavor that belies the ease of preparation. Tender chicken drumsticks cooked low and slow in a sweet, spicy and savory hoisin honey sauce. Serve this dish with rice or your favorite grains and a green salad.
Don’t worry if you can’t find Chinese five-spice powder, you can easily blend your own. All you need is a coffee grinder or mini blender. In a cool pan, combine 1 part star anise, 1 part fennel seeds, ½ part Chinese cinnamon, ½ part Sichuan pepper, and ⅕ part cloves and toast over medium-low heat until fragrant. Remove to a plate and let cool completely. Add the toasted spices to your coffee grinder and pulse until fine. For an even consistency, sift the blended seasoning through a fine-mesh sieve.
To make the Hoisin and Honey Slow-Cooker Chicken Drumsticks, you will need the following ingredients:
In a medium bowl, whisk together ¼ cup hoisin sauce, ¼ cup honey, 3 tablespoons ketchup, 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce, 2 minced garlic cloves, and ¼ teaspoon chili flakes if using.
Sprinkle the drumsticks all over with 2 teaspoons Chinese five-spice powder, 1 teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon black pepper.
Place the chicken drumsticks in a 6-quart slow cooker and cover with the prepared sauce mixture and toss to coat.
Cover with a lid and cook on low for about 4 hours or until the chicken is very tender when pierced with a knife and the sauce is slightly thickened.
Remove the chicken drumsticks and the sauce to a large serving bowl. Sprinkle with thinly sliced scallions. Serve with rice.
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