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Smokey BBQ Chicken Drumsticks

A budget friendly family meal that's not only simple but delicious as well. You can cook this meal no matter what the weather is like, if its cooler serve with a creamy mashed potato and steamed greens if its hot this chicken is amazing with grilled corn and coleslaw.
5 from 2 votes
Serving: 4
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 hours
Total Time 5 hours 10 minutes

Ingredients
 

  • 1kg of chicken drumsticks

Marinade

  • 1/2 cup BBQ sauce
  • 2tbs tomato paste
  • 1tsp smoked paprika
  • 1tsp parsley
  • 2tsp garlic
  • 1tsp onion salt
  • 1tbs black strap molasses (brown sugar or maple syrup can be used as an alternative)
  • 2tbs liquid smoke (see notes this can be left out)
  • Season with salt and pepper

Instructions
 

  • *If you have the time leave the chicken to marinate for as long as possible. *
  • Cover drumsticks in marinade and place in a slow cooker
  • Cook on low for 5/6 hours on on high for 2/3 hours.
  • A budget friendly family meal that's not only simple but delicious as well. You can cook this meal no matter what the weather is like, if its cooler serve with a creamy mashed potato and steamed greens if its hot this chicken is amazing with grilled corn and coleslaw.
  • If you don't have liquid smoke use extra smoked paprika or buy a BBQ sauce that has a smokey flavour.