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Slow Cooker Bang Bang Chicken

by Sarah Olson on December 16, 2020 | Updated August 14, 2023 71 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.

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Slow Cooker Bang Bang Chicken

5 from 57 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 minutes
Cook Time: 4 hours hours
Total Time: 4 hours hours 10 minutes 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. Angela says

      August 30, 2023 at 6:32 pm

      Very good! Both kiddos (9 and 11) liked it with rice and veggies! Thank you for putting this out there. I think it will become a family favorite!

      Reply
    2. Paris Nabers says

      August 24, 2023 at 10:38 am

      Could I use frozen chicken legs and maybe just cook a little longer?

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        August 24, 2023 at 11:00 am

        Hi, I don’t give advice on cooking frozen chicken, some studies say it isn’t safe.

        Reply
    3. Chad Wubbs says

      April 9, 2023 at 8:44 am

      Ma’am I fully respect the venture you’re taking to become a chief/tv cook but these recipes do not look good. What happened to cooking the chicken so it’s browned or lightly crisp THENNN adding it to the crock pot?

      Thanks for the effort but this is a very improper way of cooking.

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        April 9, 2023 at 9:53 am

        Hi! I have no plans to be a chef. These are easy recipes for anyone to make. You are welcome to brown that chicken if you’d like. If you were to read the recipe, the browning happens at the end.

        Reply
      • Brittney says

        April 21, 2023 at 3:13 pm

        5 stars
        Since I know she’s being respectful, I’ll say it for her

        Anytime I’ve cooked chicken in my crockpot I always brown at the end. So not sure what type of “chief” /tv cook you aspire to be Chad but her recipes are good, you appear to be judging a book by its cover. Also, there’s no designated “proper” way of cooking. How else would new recipes and meals be presented to us?

        Reply
    4. Carolyn says

      March 6, 2023 at 11:06 pm

      I have made this recipe twice and We very much enjoyed the flavour. However , the sauce separates in the slow cooker.. I am wondering why this is happening? Has anyone else had this happen?

      Reply
    5. June says

      March 4, 2023 at 6:40 am

      5 stars
      Delicious will make more next time

      Reply
    6. Dianne says

      February 20, 2023 at 6:17 am

      5 stars
      Made according to recipe, except used hot chili sauce. Very good. Will make again.

      Reply
    7. Kara Ffrench says

      February 2, 2023 at 4:22 pm

      Very good as written, no need to change a thing. Thank you for your time and effort!

      Reply
    8. Sally says

      December 15, 2022 at 1:15 pm

      5 stars
      I had boneless, skinless chicken thighs thawed from the freezer and used them instead of drumsticks. Super easy and super delish over rice. This is a keeper!!

      Reply
    9. Bruce says

      November 21, 2022 at 8:22 am

      Could I put the meat on the gas grill instead of broiling?

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        November 21, 2022 at 8:39 am

        I don’t see why not!

        Reply
    10. Bobbi says

      June 27, 2022 at 6:40 am

      5 stars
      Made it exactly as written. Turned out wonderful! Definitely will make again

      Reply
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