MOIST DRUMSTICKS

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I found this in my mom's recipe box years ago. It is very quick to prepare and makes the house smell wonderful while it's cooking. My daughter Molly just loves it! -Lianne Felton, Riverside, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 5h20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

3 pounds chicken drumsticks, skin removed
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1/2 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon minced garlic
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1/4 cup cold water
Thinly sliced green onions, optional

Steps:

Place drumsticks in a 5-qt. slow cooker. In a small bowl, combine the tomato sauce, soy sauce, brown sugar and garlic; pour over chicken. Cover and cook on low until a thermometer reads 170°-175°, 5-6 hours., To serve, remove drumsticks to a 15x10x1-in. pan; arrange in a single layer. Preheat broiler., Skim fat from cooking juices; transfer juices to a small saucepan. Bring liquid to a boil. Combine cornstarch and water until smooth. Gradually stir into the pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, 2 minutes. , Meanwhile, broil chicken 3-4 in. from heat until lightly browned, 2-3 minutes. Brush with sauce before serving. If desired, sprinkle with green onions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 304 calories, Fat 12g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 94mg cholesterol, Sodium 1490mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 32g protein.