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Slow Cooker Gochujang Honey Drumsticks

5 hr slow cooker · 10 min hands-on4 servings🍳 2 pans + slow cookerPicky-eater safe bet: plain rice$12.00590 cal · 40g protein

Ingredients

  • chicken drumsticks3 lb
  • gochujang3 tbsp
  • honeyΒΌ cup
  • soy sauce3 tbsp
  • garlic4 cloves
  • fresh ginger1 tsp
  • rice vinegar1 tbsp
  • cucumber1 count
  • sesame seeds1 tbsp
  • jasmine rice1Β½ cups

Instructions

  1. 1

    Whisk the gochujang, honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, and grated ginger. Use 1-2 tablespoons gochujang if your kids are sensitive to heat.

  2. 2

    Put the drumsticks in the slow cooker, pour the sauce over, and toss to coat.

  3. 3

    Cover and cook on LOW for 5 hours (or HIGH for 3) until very tender.

  4. 4

    Move the drumsticks to a foil-lined sheet pan. Simmer the sauce in a saucepan 5 minutes until syrupy, brush it over the chicken, and broil 4-5 minutes until sticky.

  5. 5

    Thinly slice the cucumber and toss with the rice vinegar and a pinch of salt. Cook the rice.

  6. 6

    Sprinkle the drumsticks with sesame seeds and serve with rice and the quick cucumbers.

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