These Sunshine Drumsticks offer a perfect balance of sweet, tangy, and spicy flavors, making them a standout dish for any gathering. The chicken is slow-cooked until incredibly tender, allowing the meat to fall off the bone effortlessly. The sauce, crafted from fresh orange juice concentrate, honey, and a hint of jalape&# 195;±o heat, creates a glossy, flavorful glaze that clings beautifully to each piece. Ideal for potlucks, family dinners, or casual parties, this recipe requires minimal active time but delivers maximum reward. The combination of citrus and honey provides a bright, home-style taste that pairs wonderfully with rice or pasta. ItâÂÂs a comforting yet vibrant meal that feels special without being overly complicated.
Sunshine Drumsticks
Description
These Sunshine Drumsticks offer a perfect balance of sweet, tangy, and spicy flavors, making them a standout dish for any gathering. The chicken is slow-cooked until incredibly tender, allowing the meat to fall off the bone effortlessly. The sauce, crafted from fresh orange juice concentrate, honey, and a hint of jalape&# 195;±o heat, creates a glossy, flavorful glaze that clings beautifully to each piece. Ideal for potlucks, family dinners, or casual parties, this recipe requires minimal active time but delivers maximum reward. The combination of citrus and honey provides a bright, home-style taste that pairs wonderfully with rice or pasta. ItâÂÂs a comforting yet vibrant meal that feels special without being overly complicated.Ingredients
Directions
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Place the 12 skinned chicken drumsticks in the bottom of a slow cooker.
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In a small bowl, combine the thawed undiluted frozen orange juice concentrate, honey, quick-cooking tapioca, thinly sliced seeded jalapeno, salt, and dried onion flakes.
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Whisk the mixture until the honey and salt are mostly dissolved and the ingredients are well combined.
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Pour the orange sauce evenly over the chicken drumsticks in the slow cooker.
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Cover the slow cooker and cook on LOW for approximately 5 hours, or until the chicken is tender and cooked through.
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Before serving, spoon the thickened sauce from the bottom of the cooker over the chicken pieces.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 12
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 239.0kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 12.0g19%
- Saturated Fat 3.3g17%
- Cholesterol 89.0mg30%
- Sodium 82.0mg4%
- Total Carbohydrate 0.0g0%
- Dietary Fiber 0.0g0%
- Sugars 0.0g
- Protein 27.0g54%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
