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.
Course Comfort Food, Family Favorites, Main Course, Slow Cooker
Cuisine American, Asian-Inspired
Servings 4servings
Calories 400kcal
Ingredients
8chicken drumsticksor thighs if preferred
1/2cupsoy saucetamari for gluten-free
1/2cuphoneyany kind
1tbspminced garlicfresh 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.