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Slow Cooker Orange Chicken Drumsticks {Freezer Meal Friendly}

by Sarah Olson on December 26, 2016 | Updated April 23, 2022 20 Comments

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Slow Cooker Orange Chicken Drumsticks is an easy weeknight dinner the whole family will love.

orange chicken drumsticks on rice on a plate

Hi again! I have this month’s Freezer Slow Cooker meal of the month. This Slow Cooker Orange Chicken Drumsticks has the flavors of take-out but costs much less!

I start with orange marmalade, soy sauce, red pepper flakes, fresh garlic and fresh ginger. If you have never used fresh ginger in a recipe (it’s the beige root that is pictured below) don’t worry, it’s so easy to peel and mince ginger. Ginger root is very cheap, but you don’t need to waste the excess, I often put the ginger root in a ziplock bag and freeze it for later.

orange marmalade, chicken drumsticks, crushed red pepper, garlic, onion, soy sauce and ginger.

You can put this into a freezer bag for later in the month, or put it directly into the slow cooker.

plastic gallon bag with drum sticks, orange marmalade and onion in it.
chicken drumsticks raw in a slow cooker with orange marmalade.

I served this with steamed brown rice and sugar snap peas.

2 drumsticks on rice with sugar snap peas

Did you have a great holiday? I did, but I am glad to be back to my routine. I should have another recipe for you up on the blog of Friday. Have a great week!

2 drumsticks on rice

Slow Cooker Orange Chicken Drumsticks {Freezer Meal Friendly}

5 from 7 votes
Tender drumsticks in a sticky orange glaze.
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 3 hours 30 minutes
Total Time: 3 hours 50 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 478kcal
Author: Sarah Olson

Equipment Needed:

  • Slow Cooker – 5 quart or larger

Ingredients:

  • 2 lbs. chicken drumsticks
  • 1 cup orange marmalade
  • 2 tsp. soy sauce
  • 1/8 tsp. red pepper flakes
  • 1/4 tsp. pepper
  • 1 tsp. minced ginger root
  • 1 garlic clove minced about 1 tsp.
  • 1/2 cup diced white onion
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Instructions:

(note, if making into a freezer meal please follow instructions down further)

  • In a small bowl add the marmalade, soy sauce, red pepper flake, ginger root and garlic. Stir until smooth. Add the chicken and onion to the slow cooker. Pour over the sauce.
  • Cover and cook on high for 3.5 hours.

Freezer Meal Instructions:

  • Make the sauce as written above. Add the chicken and onion to a large ziplock bag and add the sauce, squeeze out the excess air. Place in freezer for up to a month. Thaw for about 24 hours before adding to the slow cooker. To cook, add the contents of the bag into the slow cooker, cook as directed above.
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Recipe Notes:

If you want to a thicker sauce, at the end of the cooking time mix together a tablespoon of water with a tablespoon of cornstarch and stir into the sauce, add the lid back on and cook for 20 minutes more.

Nutrition Information:

Calories: 478kcal | Carbohydrates: 56g | Protein: 49g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 159mg | Sodium: 389mg | Potassium: 578mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 49g | Vitamin A: 186IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 62mg | 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. William H says

      October 13, 2021 at 9:42 am

      5 stars
      This was a Great, choice fora dinner! meal

      Reply
    2. DENNY MCNAUGHTON says

      September 27, 2021 at 6:57 am

      RECIPE LOOKS GREAT , CAN YOU SUBISTUTE THE GINGER ( HAVE NEVER USED IT BEFORE ) THANKS

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        September 27, 2021 at 9:23 am

        You can leave it out if you don’t have it.

        Reply
      • Jonathan Longley says

        January 2, 2022 at 9:38 am

        Try it Denny you love it

        Reply
    3. Gina says

      December 21, 2020 at 6:03 am

      Can o put on low if yes for how many hours
      Thx

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        December 21, 2020 at 6:28 am

        I would do 6 hours on low.

        Reply
    4. Julie says

      October 30, 2020 at 4:04 pm

      5 stars
      It was good, but I think I will do it’s low for 5 hours instead.

      Reply
    5. Karina says

      August 3, 2020 at 6:51 pm

      Hi Sarah,

      How long should I leave it if I couldn’t thaw the day before?

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        August 4, 2020 at 6:00 am

        I do 24 hours in the fridge.

        Reply
    6. Daniela Fischer says

      April 22, 2020 at 3:26 am

      Hey there, I am going to make this today. Curious how did you make those snow peas? I bought some, but have never cooked them before, so would love some ideas

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        April 22, 2020 at 7:09 am

        I steam them like broccoli. In a pan with water and a steamer tray. About 5 mins after the water starts do boil.

        Reply
      • Anonymous says

        May 26, 2020 at 10:06 am

        I sauteed mine in seasame oil. YUMMY!!

        Reply
    7. Stephanie Williams says

      September 5, 2017 at 12:29 pm

      Could you swap the drumsticks for Chicken Thighs??

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        September 5, 2017 at 4:31 pm

        I don’t see why not!

        Reply
    8. Leslie Hefner says

      June 19, 2017 at 1:13 pm

      Could you double this recipe and i=, if so, what changes would be needed

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        June 19, 2017 at 2:26 pm

        If I was to double this the only change I would make is to cook for 4 hours on high, and be sure to keep the lid on the entire time 🙂

        Reply
    9. tabithatalksfood says

      March 29, 2017 at 12:37 pm

      I love chicken drumsticks, and I can’t imagine how easy this recipe comes together! Looks so yummy!

      Reply
    10. Kim Smith says

      January 12, 2017 at 9:02 am

      Can you use boneless, skinless chicken thighs with this recipe?

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        January 12, 2017 at 11:35 am

        I don’t see why not! Though bone in dark meat would have more flavor.

        Reply
    11. Edwin McGee says

      December 26, 2016 at 6:21 am

      This looks really yummy and I will make it soon. I think, though, that I’ll make it with boneless thighs to make it easier to eat.

      Thank you, again.

      Reply

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