Are you craving a mouthwatering meal that practically cooks itself? Get ready to transform your kitchen into a flavor paradise with this incredibly easy and delicious Slow Cooker Chicken Drumsticks and Potatoes recipe! Imagine coming home to a house filled with the most irresistible aroma of perfectly seasoned chicken and tender potatoes, all prepared with minimal effort. This one-pot wonder is about to become your new go-to family favorite that will have everyone asking for seconds!
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 8 hrs
Total Time: 8 hrs 10 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 6 servings
Ingredients
- 1.5 kg chicken drumsticks
- 800g potatoes, chopped
- 1 onion, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Prepare ingredients by washing chicken drumsticks thoroughly and patting them dry with paper towels.
- Chop potatoes into uniform 1-inch cubes to ensure even cooking, and slice onions thinly.
- In a small bowl, mix paprika, minced garlic, salt, and pepper to create a seasoning blend.
- Coat chicken drumsticks evenly with olive oil and then generously sprinkle the seasoning mixture over the meat, ensuring complete coverage.
- Grease the slow cooker insert with a light layer of olive oil to prevent sticking.
- Layer sliced onions at the bottom of the slow cooker to create a flavorful base.
- Arrange seasoned chicken drumsticks on top of the onions in a single layer.
- Distribute chopped potatoes around and between the chicken pieces.
- Cover slow cooker and set to low heat setting for 8 hours or high heat setting for 4 hours.
- After cooking time, check internal temperature of chicken reaches 165°F (74°C) to ensure complete cooking.
- Optional: For crispy skin, transfer drumsticks to a baking sheet and broil for 3-5 minutes before serving.
- Let the dish rest for 5-10 minutes before serving to allow juices to redistribute.
Tips
- Pat the chicken drumsticks completely dry before seasoning to help the spices stick better and achieve maximum flavor.
- For extra crispy skin, don't skip the optional broiling step - it adds a delightful texture contrast to the tender meat.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure the chicken reaches the safe internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Choose bone-in, skin-on chicken drumsticks for the most flavor and juiciest results.
- Cut potatoes into uniform 1-inch cubes to guarantee even cooking throughout the dish.
- Layer onions at the bottom of the slow cooker to create a flavorful base that infuses the entire meal with additional depth.
- If you're short on time, you can cook on high heat for 4 hours instead of the low 8-hour setting.
- Let the dish rest for 5-10 minutes after cooking to allow the juices to redistribute, ensuring maximum tenderness.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 708kcal
Carbohydrates: g
Protein: g
Fat: g
Saturated Fat: g
Cholesterol: 100mg
