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Slow Cooker Bang Bang Chicken

by Sarah Olson on December 16, 2020 | Updated May 18, 2022 56 Comments

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Make this unique slow cooker recipe for bang bang chicken drumsticks! Bang bang sauce is an addicting creamy sweet and spicy sauce.

If you love easy chicken drumstick recipes also try my pineapple barbecue drumsticks or my buffalo ranch chicken drumsticks recipes.

chicken drumsticks cooked in bang bang sauce in slow cooker

What is bang bang sauce?

Bang bang sauce is a sweet and spicy sauce with a creamy mayonnaise sauce. This sauce is great on chicken like this recipe or even shrimp or broccoli!

chickendrumsticks and bang bang sauce on white table

How to make bang bang chicken in the crockpot:

  • Chicken – I use drumsticks but chicken thighs are great with this recipe too.
  • Mayonnaise – This is the base for the sauce
  • Sweet chili sauce – I use Frank’s Red Hot Brand Sweet Chili Sauce
  • Sriracha – This is in the asian section of the store and has a red rooster on it.
  • Salt and pepper
drumsticks in bang bang sauce in slow cooker before cooking.

The sauce ingredients are mixed together. And half of this sauce goes in the fridge and will used as a dipping sauce for serving.

Can I marinate bang bang chicken?

  • If you have all your ingredients the night before you can marinate this chicken in the sauce (be sure to only use half of the sauce, the other half is for serving).
  • Place the chicken, and sauce in a ziplock bag. Refrigerate overnight and continue with the recipe below.
bang bang chicken with sauce, cooked in slow cooker

How long do I cook?

  • Place the lid on the slow cooker.
  • Cook on HIGH for 3.5 hours or LOW for 5 hours.
  • For browned chicken you will need to place the chicken in the oven under the broiler for a few minutes after it has finished cooking in the slow cooker.
browned bang bang chicken on a sheet pan

How can I make this spicier?

  • Double the sriracha in this recipe or add a few shakes of tabasco.
  • Also, you can add red peppers flake if desired; about a half teaspoon will do.

How do I serve this?

  • There is a delicious spicy broth that is made when this cooks, it’s great drizzled over the chicken.
  • We love these drumsticks over Jasmine or white rice.
  • Don’t forget to serve this with the reserved bang bang sauce that you made.
  • Sprinkle green onions over the chicken.
bang bang chicken on sheet pan, browned with green onions on top.

More drumstick recipes for your slow cooker:

  • Slow Cooker Buffalo Ranch Drumsticks
  • Slow Cooker Pineapple Barbecue Drumsticks
  • Slow Cooker Greek Drumsticks
  • Slow Cooker Orange Chicken Drumsticks

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Slow Cooker Bang Bang Chicken

5 from 44 votes
Creamy sweet and spicy chicken drumsticks cooked until tender in the slow cooker then broiled in the oven to make a crispy skin.
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Fusion
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 4 hours
Total Time: 4 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 5
Calories: 626kcal
Author: Sarah Olson

Equipment Needed:

  • Slow Cooker – 4 quart or larger

Ingredients:

  • 2-3 lbs. chicken drumsticks
  • 2 tsp. sriracha
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 cup sweet chili sauce I use Frank's Red Hot brand sweet chili sauce
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 tsp. fresh ground black pepper
  • 1 bunch green onions for serving
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Instructions:

  • Add the drumsticks to the slow cooker.
  • In a medium-sized bowl, add the mayo, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, salt and pepper. Stir.
  • Place half of the sauce in another bowl and place in the fridge for serving. Pour the other half of the sauce over the chicken.
  • Place the lid on the slow cooker. Cook on HIGH for 3.5-4 hours or LOW for 5 hours.
  • Preheat the oven to broil.
  • If you have a wire rack, place that on a sheet pan. When the cooking time is up place the chicken on the wire rack that is on the sheet pan (or directly on the sheet pan if you don't have a rack).
  • Broil for about 5 minutes or until browned. Keep an eye on them so they don't burn.
  • Sprinkle the green onions over the chicken when serving.
  • You can serve the chicken with the hot sauce poured over the chicken (great over rice). And also serve it with a side of the cold reserved bang bang sauce. We love these drumsticks with rice.
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Recipe Notes:

Can I marinate bang bang chicken?
  • If you have all your ingredients the night before you can marinate this chicken in the sauce (be sure to only use half of the sauce, the other half is for serving).
  • Place the chicken, and sauce in a ziplock bag. Refrigerate overnight and continue with the recipe below.
Can I make this spicier?
  • Double the sriracha in this recipe or add a few shakes of tabasco.
  • Also, you can add red peppers flake if desired; about a half teaspoon will do.

Nutrition Information:

Calories: 626kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 40g | Fat: 39g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 146mg | Sodium: 1359mg | Potassium: 424mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 25g | Vitamin A: 123IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 2mg

Nutrition info is auto-generated. This information is an estimate; if you are on a special diet, please use your own calculations.

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    Comments

    1. Sue says

      May 8, 2022 at 7:06 am

      Have everything in my slow cooker. Think I can add some baby new potatoes and if so when do you suggest I do that? Look forward to eating this later

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        May 8, 2022 at 9:14 am

        Add them at the beginning and cut them pretty small.

        Reply
    2. B. says

      April 25, 2022 at 5:32 pm

      5 stars
      Do you know if the calorie count is per drumstick? Or for the whole 5?

      So yummy!! Thank you for sharing!

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        April 26, 2022 at 8:48 am

        I believe it’s for 2 drumsticks.

        Reply
    3. Lupita says

      March 31, 2022 at 1:29 pm

      What are some good sides for this?

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        March 31, 2022 at 1:48 pm

        I would do white rice, or mashed potatoes. A green salad or a steamed green vegetable.

        Reply
    4. Julai says

      March 19, 2022 at 2:01 am

      I’m so happy to stumble into your site. I need help when it comes to cooking and cooking it has to be time-saving and delicious. The recipes here are so ideal for what I’m looking for.

      How can I make this recipe not spicy so it can be suitable for my 2 small boys, too?

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        March 19, 2022 at 8:03 am

        You could try sweet and sour sauce instead of the bang bang sauce, still get a sweet flavor without the spice.

        Reply
      • Lani Hill says

        April 19, 2022 at 7:23 pm

        Another idea to reduce spiciness: omit or cut down the sriracha. The sweet chili sauce won’t make it too spicy for kids.

        Reply
    5. TOMO says

      March 7, 2022 at 2:35 pm

      5 stars
      hi why is it that when i try to save your recipes i only get half way then stops . wont let me save it in all
      regards
      TOMO

      Reply
    6. Anonymous says

      February 24, 2022 at 9:52 am

      Is this sauce ok to pour over ziti pasta once
      Done cooking ?

      Reply
    7. JJ says

      January 19, 2022 at 8:21 pm

      Can I use something else in place of the Chili Sauce? I have Cocktail sauce on hand…

      Reply
    8. Ryan says

      October 28, 2021 at 2:36 pm

      Can I use boneless chicken breasts for this?

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        October 28, 2021 at 3:09 pm

        Yes, those will work fine.

        Reply
        • Ryan says

          November 8, 2021 at 8:28 am

          Awesome!! My thought was shredding it after it was done & serving it over feticcini.

    9. Robyn says

      September 22, 2021 at 8:16 pm

      Would sour cream or yogurt be a suitable substitute for mayonaisse?

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        September 23, 2021 at 7:24 am

        Sour cream and yogurt may separate while cooking quite a bit.

        Reply
    10. VilleMaura says

      July 9, 2021 at 7:56 am

      Can I grill the drumsticks after instead of broiling?

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        July 9, 2021 at 9:01 am

        Yes!

        Reply
        • Anonymous says

          July 11, 2021 at 7:13 am

          5 stars
          Thanks for a great recipe Sarah. I marinated the chicken overnight in the slow cooker insert in the fridge and slow cooked on low for 5.5 hours the next day. Having the drumsticks precooked before hitting the grill made dinner so much easier. No guessing if the chicken was cooked through or not!

        • Sarah Olson says

          July 11, 2021 at 2:09 pm

          Great to hear!

    11. Lori says

      June 14, 2021 at 10:21 pm

      Can this be done in an instant pot?

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        June 15, 2021 at 6:58 am

        You will have to add more liquid I think.

        Reply
    12. Faith says

      June 10, 2021 at 9:36 am

      Hello, my crockpot only has the 8 hour, or 10 hour low setting. I would have to set this to cook while I am at work from 8:00-4:30. After the 8 hours, my crock pot switches over to the “warm” setting instead of continuing to cook. Do you think I will be safe to let them cook for 8 hours on low?

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        June 10, 2021 at 10:30 am

        They will be fine but will be falling off the bone and be more like shredded chicken.

        Reply
    13. Paula says

      June 6, 2021 at 5:26 pm

      5 stars
      So good! And so easy! The only thing I changed was that I used 2.5 lbs. of boneless chicken breast. I cooked it for the shortest amount of time suggested, which was 3 1/2 hours on high. The chicken was so tender and perfect. And the sauce is TOO DIE FOR!

      Reply
    14. pat peichel says

      April 19, 2021 at 7:58 am

      morning,may i use chicken thighs if so how long.thank you stay safe.

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        April 19, 2021 at 8:48 am

        The same amount of time should work. I would do 4 hours on high or 6 hours on low.

        Reply
    15. Mariann S. says

      March 23, 2021 at 10:19 am

      5 stars
      Loved this!! I used two large (and thick) chicken breasts instead of drumsticks. Turned out great! Thanks for the recipe, will make again!

      Reply
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