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Slow Cooker Roasted Drumsticks

Judith Hannemann — Sun, 19 Jan 2014 00:00:00 +0000

Slow Cooker Roasted Drumsticks

Yes you can get real rotisserie chicken flavor in the slow cooker! ~~Plus a KitchenAid Artisan 5 QT Mixer giveaway~~!

I would never think to use my slow cooker to roast in, but I’ve been discovering 1000 and 1 uses for this appliance lately.

This roast chicken recipe is so simple, I really can’t believe it. It tastes exactly like the rotisserie chicken you buy at the store. Only thing is, this is cheaper and kind of better too!

Rotisserie-style chicken from your slow cooker!

There’s a multitude of ways you can season this. I decided to use my own Creole Seasoning Blend, but Goya’s Adobo would be a great flavor. So would McCormick’s rotisserie chicken seasoning. Think up your own!! Even good old salt, pepper and a dash of garlic powder would be just as good.

And use any chicken parts you like–thighs, breasts, whatever. But if using breasts, watch it carefully as I’ve noticed breasts tend to get SUPER DRY and stringy with slow cooking.

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Slow Cooker Roasted Drumsticks

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Slow Cooker Roasted Drumsticks

Slow cooker roasted drumsticks - Yes you can get real rotisserie chicken flavor in the slow cooker!

Prep Time10

Cook Time4

Total Time14

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: American

Keyword: chicken drumsticks, rotisserie chicken, slow cooker chicken, slow cooker recipes

Servings: 4

Calories: 471kcal

Author: Judith Hannemann

Ingredients

3 lbs chicken drumsticks
1/2 cup brown sugar
1-2 tbsp Creole Seasoning Blend*

Instructions

Spray the inside of a 5-7 quart slow cooker with non-stick spray. An oval slow cooker would be best for this and I'd advise using 2 slow cookers if you have them since chicken *should* be placed in a single layer.
Mix together the brown sugar and seasoning blend.
Sprinkle over chicken drumsticks and rub in well. Place chicken in (preferably) a single layer in the bottom of the slow cooker.
Cover and set to HI. Cook 3-4 hours or until juices run clear.
Serves about 4-6

Notes

*Any seasoning you like can be used, i.e., Adobo from Goya, McCormick Blends, etc.

Nutrition

Slow Cooker Roasted Drumsticks

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Crispy Cajun Chicken

Judith Hannemann — Fri, 01 Nov 2013 00:00:00 +0000

Crispy Cajun Chicken

So crispy you’ll think it’s deep fried.

There’s just one word for this crispy cajun chicken–delicious. Whatsmore, it’s oven fried and can be made low-fat as well.

What makes it special is the combo of the coating and the crumbs. You have spicy and the slight sweetness of the cornflakes combined.

Best thing about this is you can do this skin on or skin off and it will still be delicious!

I used 1 tablespoon of my Creole/Cajun seasoning mix, but if you like it spicier, add more. Taste it first to see.

Another suggestion I can make here is do the coating operation in advance. That way the spices can infuse into the chicken.

And yes, you can use boneless skinless breasts here but check for doneness after 30 minutes–this would include boneless skinless thighs as well, and yep, you can use low-fat mayo too.

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Crispy Cajun Chicken

This Cajun chicken is so crispy, you'll think it's deep fried.

Prep Time20

Cook Time50

Total Time1 10

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Cajun, crispy chicken, oven-fried chicken

Servings: 4

Calories: 1139kcal

Author: Judith Hannemann

Ingredients

2 lbs chicken parts breasts, thighs, drumsticks
1 cup mayonnaise
1 tbsp creole/cajun spice blend
2 cups roughly crushed cornflakes

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a large baking sheet with aluminum foil.
Rinse chicken and pat dry with paper towel.
Mix mayonnaise and seasoning blend in a small bowl. Crush cornflakes and place on a plate.
Dredge chicken in mayonnaise then cornflake crumbs. Place on baking sheet skin side up.
Bake at 350 degrees F for 40-50 minutes, or until coating is golden brown and chicken juices run clear (185 degrees F).
Serves 4

Nutrition

Crispy Cajun Chicken

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Creole Seasoning Blend

Judith Hannemann — Sat, 08 Jun 2013 23:00:00 +0000

Creole Seasoning Blend

This is really a terrific spice blend that can be used for so many things…and there’s a link to one of them in this post!

See this? Read below

OK, I know your mouth has NOT stopped watering and you are fainting and you have GOT to have this. And you know what? YOU ARE RIGHT!!!!

Well, so did I. Last Sunday. I had everything except Creole Seasoning. I wanted this so bad I could taste it–yeah, pun intended–so I had to make my own Creole seasoning because around here “running to the store” means a 20-mile trip.

The recipe is from my blogging buddy Creole Contessa. And she’s got a real winner here with this one. Also check out her burgers. If you are a cheese freak, you’ll be fainting again. She’s also starting up a healthy/vegetarian blog very soon, so check her site for details because she will let you know. In the meantime if it’s good ole fashioned Bayou cooking you want, visit her site, and visit it OFTEN. Now your suspense is over, here is the link to this glorious orgasmic dish:

Creole Contessa’s Greek Shrimp AlfredoLike the lighting in my photo of the spice blend? Here’s what I used:

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