Imagine tender chicken drumsticks bathed in a seductively glossy glaze of honey, soy, and ginger, falling effortlessly off the bone.

Serves: 4
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 4 hours (HIGH) or 6 hours (LOW)

Ingredients

• 8 chicken drumsticks (about 2 lbs, skin-on or skinless)
• ½ cup low-sodium soy sauce
• ⅓ cup honey
• 3 tbsp rice vinegar (or apple cider vinegar)
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
• 1 tsp black pepper
• ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
• 1 tbsp cornstarch
• 2 tbsp cold water
• Sesame seeds and sliced green onions (for garnish)

Instructions

1. Prep the Chicken:
   • Pat drumsticks dry with paper towels. Trim excess skin if desired.
2. Make the Sauce:
   • In a bowl, whisk soy sauce, honey, vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using).
3. Slow Cook:
   • Place drumsticks in the slow cooker. Pour sauce evenly over chicken.
   • Cover and cook:
     • HIGH: 4 hours
     • LOW: 6 hours
   • Chicken is done when tender and pulls easily from the bone.
4. Thicken the Sauce:
   • Transfer cooked drumsticks to a plate.
   • Skim excess fat from the sauce. Pour sauce into a saucepan.
   • Mix cornstarch and cold water until smooth. Whisk into sauce.
   • Simmer over medium heat 3–5 minutes, stirring, until thickened.
5. Glaze & Finish:
   • Return drumsticks to slow cooker. Pour thickened sauce over them, turning to coat.
   • Cover and warm for 10 minutes.
   • Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions.