Crock Pot Citrus-Soy Chicken Drumsticks Recipe
Crock Pot Citrus-Soy Chicken Drumsticks - These super easy chicken drumsticks are loaded with flavor and they're made in the crock pot for a simple, no-fuss dinner.
Ingredients
- 1 orange , thinly sliced
- *8 to 10 chicken drumsticks (enough to cover the bottom of a 6-quart crock pot)
- 1 tablespoon all purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- salt and fresh ground pepper , to taste
- 1/2 cup sweet chili sauce
- 2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
- 1/2 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 3 garlic cloves , minced
- slices of green onions , optional
- sesame seeds , optional
Instructions
- Arrange the orange slices on the bottom of the crock pot in one layer.
- In a large plate or a mixing bowl, combine flour, lemon zest, salt and pepper; toss the chicken in the flour mixture.
- Add chicken to the crock pot in one single layer.
- In a small mixing bowl combine sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, lemon juice, and garlic; mix well until thoroughly incorporated.
- Pour the prepared sauce over the chicken and brush it all around the pieces.
- Cover the crock pot and cook on low for about 4 to 5 hours, or until chicken is cooked.
- Uncover and gently stir; let stand 10 minutes.
- Garnish with slices of green onions and sesame seeds.
- Serve.
Notes
*A chicken leg with the skin removed after cooking is 180 calories.
A chicken leg with skin intact is 260 calories. Nutritional Information is based on Chicken Drumsticks with skin on. Adapted from Food Network
A chicken leg with skin intact is 260 calories. Nutritional Information is based on Chicken Drumsticks with skin on. Adapted from Food Network
Nutrition
Serving: 2 g | Calories: 290 kcal | Carbohydrates: 15 g | Protein: 26.4 g | Fat: 6.3 g | Saturated Fat: 3.1 g | Cholesterol: 115.5 mg | Sodium: 499.2 mg | Fiber: 0.9 g | Sugar: 9.3 g | Net Carbs: 14 g
Nutritional info is an estimate and provided as courtesy. Values may vary according to the ingredients and tools used. Please use your preferred nutritional calculator for more detailed info.