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Slow Cooker 4-Ingredient Sticky Chicken

This ultra-easy slow cooker sticky chicken is a weeknight hero — just four simple ingredients, a few hours in the crockpot, and you’ve got tender, fall-apart drumsticks coated in a sweet, savory glaze. Perfect for busy days when you want big flavor with minimal fuss.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 7 hours
Total Time 7 hours 5 minutes
Course Comfort Food, Family Favorites, Main Course, Slow Cooker
Cuisine American, Asian-Inspired
Servings 4 servings
Calories 400 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 8 chicken drumsticks or thighs if preferred
  • 1/2 cup soy sauce tamari for gluten-free
  • 1/2 cup honey any kind
  • 1 tbsp minced garlic fresh or jarred

Instructions
 

  • Arrange the chicken drumsticks in your slow cooker. No need to be fancy — just get them all in there.
  • In a bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, honey, and minced garlic until smooth.
  • Pour the sauce over the chicken, stirring or moving pieces around so they’re well coated.
  • Cover with the lid and cook on low for 6–7 hours or high for 3–4 hours, until the chicken is tender and falling apart.
  • Optional: For extra stickiness, remove the chicken and simmer the leftover sauce in a small pot on the stove for 5–10 minutes until thickened. Pour it back over the chicken before serving.

Notes

If you have fresh ginger, grate a bit in with the sauce for extra flavor — it smells heavenly. Serve with rice, noodles, or a crisp green salad for a complete meal.

Nutrition

Calories: 400kcal
Keyword 4 ingredients, chicken, easy dinner, slow cooker, Sticky Sauce
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