Slow Cooker Chicken Drumsticks Recipe with Coconut and Cloves
There's no denying it, colder weather is here or on its way. One of the things we do enjoy about this time of year (not the weather) is all of the savoury comfort food that you can make in your slow cooker. This slow cooker chicken drumsticks recipe with coconut and ground cloves is packed full of exotic flavours. Oh your kitchen and home will smell so amazing with its mouthwatering aromas. We got the inspiration for this recipe from the Sweet Coconut Clove Chicken recipe from the slow cooker recipe section on Chicken.ca. We made one minor change (soy sauce instead of tamari) and topped with chopped mango instead of shredded coconut.
Enjoy the exotic aromas of cloves, coconut and more in this Slow Cooker Chicken Drumsticks Recipe!
We served this amazingly delicious slow cooker chicken drumsticks recipe on top of a Thai purple sticky rice and had some Thai sweet chili green beans as our vegetable side. You can get our yummy green beans recipe HERE as it's a quick but tasty vegetable to serve with so many chicken recipes and more. Oh my goodness what an amazing combination but the slow cooker chicken drumsticks on their own are a tasty meal. You can also serve over coconut rice, brown rice, quinoa or really any rice you like.
I was drawn to this recipe because I love anything with coconut milk, shredded coconut and of course chicken. I haven't cooked a lot with the clove spice so I was intrigued by the combination. Well let me tell you this slow cooker chicken did not disappoint, I'm pretty sure my neighbours were trying to find out where the tantalizing aroma was coming from. This is a great recipe to bring to potluck dinners and/or just enjoy with your family.
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Now let's get onto our slow cooker chicken drumsticks recipe, shall we?
Slow Cooker Chicken Drumsticks Recipe
Ingredients
- 12 chicken drumsticks
- ½ cup coconut milk
- ½ cup low-sodium or unsalted chicken broth
- ½ cup demerara brown sugar
- ¼ teaspoon cloves, ground
- ¼ cup soy sauce (or Tamari)
- 2 teaspoon garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoon cold water
- ½ cup fresh cilantro, roughly torn
- 1 fresh mango, diced
Instructions
- Place drumsticks in a large slow cooker. In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the coconut milk, chicken broth, brown sugar, cloves, soy sauce, and garlic, then pour over the drumsticks until coated. Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours.
- To thicken the sauce, whisk together the cornstarch and cold water, then add two cups of the liquid from the slow cooker and cook on medium-high until desired consistency is reached, around 5 minutes or so. Serve over an heirloom medley of purple rice, with fresh cilantro and diced mango, and alongside sweet chili green beans.
Notes
You can add shredded coconut if you want when serving. As much as I love coconut I decided not to as the coconut milk provides a rich flavour and was just right for me.
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The Slow Cooker Chicken Drumsticks Recipe sounds like something that would appeal to my family. Although my grandkids are picky, we all love chicken.
The chicken recipe looks interesting.
Ooh Im loving the fun mix of flavors in this!! Drumsticks are ALWAYS on sale and I can never find anything delish to make with them!! This sounds like it!
Thank you for this recipe! I have been a a slow-cooker kick and I love cooking with it. This looks perfect!
These look really good. I need to find more ways to make drumsticks, and thighs actually. My locally grocery had a 2 week crazy sale on thighs and drumsticks. I bought way too many just couldn't pass them up and we are kind of getting sick of them. I haven't tried anything sweet and savory yet though.
These recipes sound and look so good. We eat alot of chicken and veggies at our house. I will be giving these a try. Thank you so much for sharing. God Bless
This look and sounds really good. We are still in the 90s here so I don't wanna use slow cooker but definitely saving the recipe.
This recipe looks really delicious; I'll definitely want to try making it; thanks for sharing!
I have all the ingredients for these on hand except for the fresh cilantro. I will be picking some up to make these!
My youngest granddaughter is learning to cook. The Slow Cooker Chicken Drumsticks will be a great one for her to make especially since she loves drumsticks.
This looks and sounds so yummy I had to pin it so I could find it easier to make later. Thanks for sharing the recipe I can't wait to try it out.
This looks so yummy! I really cannot wait to try your special instruction on an excellent chicken plate of which I am trying out over the coming weekend.
I need to start making dinners in a slow cooker. This looks yummy
This looks so good, I love crock pot chicken it's so tender.
This looks so good. Thank you for the recipe!
this looks really good, i am always looking for new ways to prepare chicken
These look like easy and economical chicken recipes.
sound different I have never use a slow cooker to cook drumsticks.
oh wow this sounds amazing and looks delicious can't wait to try to make it !!!
I can't wait to give this recipe a try.
This chicken recipe sounds really good. Our family eats primarily chicken because it is so versatile and a healthier meat. I love to cook in the slow cooker, it makes our home smell delicious and dinner preparation at the end of a hectic day is a snap. Next shopping trip the ingredients will be on the list!
This looks delicious and I will have to try it as my husband loves chicken.
I like how this recipe has different flavors from the usual chicken crockpot recipes I have tried. And I love mango.
sounds interesting I've always been a fan of sweet-salty recipes.
This looks and sounds delicious. It seems fairly simple, as well, with some great ingredients! I will have to pin this to try later!
It's about time for me to try something new for supper for my family, and this looks great!
I've never cooked drumsticks in a slow cooker. These look really delicious!
It looks delicious. I want some of the green beans.
Sounds yummy and the flavors are amazing. I would use chicken breast instead.
I have a huge family and always buy drumsticks because they are inexpensive. Im sure everyone would appreciate a new recipe.
I use my slow cooker frequently this time of year and am always on the lookout for new and interesting recipes. This is one I will try.
This sounds soo good, the green bean recipe, too. I finally have a slow cooker, and I would love to make this!
Looks so delicious. Thanks for sharing.
I'm not sure my kids would like these but they sound yummy for the adults in the house. I'm always looking for new recipes to shake up our routine.
I love slow cooker recipes. THank you
These chicken drumsticks look so amazing. I love the simple ingredients and how easy this would be to make. This is one meal I look forward to making.
This sounds really delicious. I love the flavor of cloves but never tried adding it to chicken. Thanks for the recipe!
This is looking good i love chicken
These look good. I have never cooked with coconut milk before. I bet it adds a nice flavor.
This is one I want to try!
This looks really good, we will have to try it out. Thanks for the recipe
My daughter tried a few thai recipes for us and I really enjoy the different flavors. Love the spicy kick! Your drumstick dish sounds delicious and easy to make.
This Drumstick recipe looks so tasty! It will be what's for dinner, tomorrow! Thanks for sharing 🙂 I have a fresh pineapple, and might just use it instead of mango!
Hey Elizabeth, fresh pineapple with it sounds yummy too.
Sounds like a great recipe
I love that you can make chicken drumsticks in your slow cooker. I am definitely trying this recipe.
My son I gonna see this and want me to make this asap looks delicious
Great flavors in this recipe. Yum!
Look so inviting, I think I can try this one. Thanks for sharing.
Thsi sounds wonderful.I like the drumsticks, they are juicy and tender.
Drooling over this recipe
these look really yummy