Slow Cooker Poor Man’s Parents’ Day Treat

Slow Cooker Poor Man’s Parents’ Day Treat. This easy 4-ingredient slow cooker chicken is perfect for busy days. Juicy chicken drumsticks cook low and slow in a sweet, tangy sauce made from just three simple items. It’s a warm, homemade meal that’s great for Parents’ Day or any cozy family dinner, with almost no work needed.

Serve these tasty saucy drumsticks with mashed potatoes, buttery noodles, rice, or roasted veggies to soak up all the yummy sauce. You can also add a fresh green salad, steamed green beans, or sweet corn on the side. Warm dinner rolls make the meal feel even more special and family-friendly.

Servings: 4 to 6

Ingredients

• 8 raw, skinless chicken drumsticks
• 1 cup barbecue sauce
• 1 cup apricot preserves
• 1 packet dry onion soup mix

Slow Cooker Poor Man’s Parents’ Day Treat: Directions

1. Spray the inside of your slow cooker lightly with nonstick spray, if you want. Then lay the raw chicken drumsticks in one flat layer across the bottom of the slow cooker.
2. In a medium-sized bowl, mix together the barbecue sauce, apricot preserves, and dry onion soup mix. Stir well until the sauce looks smooth and everything is blended together.
3. Pour the sauce evenly over the chicken drumsticks. Gently turn each piece of chicken so it gets fully covered with the sauce on all sides.
4. Put the lid on the slow cooker. Cook it on LOW flame about 5 to 6 hrs, or on HIGH heat for 3 to 4 hours. The chicken is done when it feels very soft and reaches a safe internal temperature of 165°F.
5. Using tongs, carefully lift the cooked drumsticks out of the slow cooker and place them on a serving plate. Spoon some extra sauce from the slow cooker on top before serving warm.