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Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Drumsticks
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Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Drumsticks

These Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Drumsticks with Blue Cheese Drizzle have only a few ingredients but pack a powerful punch of flavor! Great as an appetizer or main meal.
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 15 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 351kcal

Ingredients

  • 3 pounds chicken drumsticks
  • 1/4 cup buffalo wing sauce
  • 1/4 cup apricot preserves
  • 1/4 cup BBQ Sauce
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • For the drizzle:
  • 1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 2-4 tablespoons milk
  • 2 teaspoon lemon juice
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Place the chicken in the slow cooker
  • In a small bowl mix together the buffalo sauce, apricot preserves, BBQ sauce and honey
  • Pour sauce over chicken
  • Cover and cook on high for 3-4 hours or low for 6-8
  • While that is cooking combine the blue cheese, sour cream, 2 tablespoons milk, lemon juice in a container
  • Mix well and smash with fork until combined - add milk as necessary until it is to your desired consistency
  • Salt and pepper to taste and store in fridge until ready to serve
  • Optional: Brush drumsticks with additional buffalo sauce and place on a foil lined baking sheet in oven and broil for 3-5 minutes

Notes

  • feel free to sub the blue cheese for ranch instead
  • use your favorite brand of sauces as desired, subbing spicy options for even more kick if desired

Nutrition

Calories: 351kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 145mg | Sodium: 559mg | Potassium: 416mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 21g | Vitamin A: 193IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 38mg | Iron: 1mg