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Slow Cooker Teriyaki Chicken Drummers and Veggies

Slow Cooker Teriyaki Chicken Drummers and Veggies – Chicken drumsticks slow cooked and tossed with teriyaki sauce with zucchini and carrots stir-fried in sauce.Slow Cooker Teriyaki Chicken Drummers and Vegetables ~ The Complete SavoristWhat do you do when your market has a 6-pack of drummers for $1.98 and your friend gave you 4 cups of homemade gluten free teriyaki sauce? You toss them in a slow cooker and then dinner is on its way to being done. I thought fresh from the garden carrots and zucchini sautéed with some more of the teriyaki sauce would compliment the drummers completely. I was right. The dinner was simple and yet utterly satisfying, well, for the adults anyway.

My friend Bob and his two girls were over for dinner. His eldest daughter didn’t like anything but she was under the weather. His youngest daughter loved the chicken and ate some veggies but they weren’t her favorite (and they were from her garden). My daughter ate one carrot and one zucchini and called the veggies done. Now, the drumstick was an entirely different experience for her. Let me first explain that as a parent, where chicken drummers are concerned, I am a failure.

This was her FIRST drumstick EVER. Growing up, that was the piece given to us kids. How fun they were to eat back then. My siblings, cousins, and I would be at our grandparents’ dinner table and those drummers might be mock guns, swords for pirate battling, any weapon really before we actually ate them. But this day in age, with chicken breasts being all the rage and my love for thighs because of their perfect portion size, I have never served her a drumstick. Oh and I have never purchased a bucket of chicken from the Colonel either for her to have enjoyed one that way. See, parental failure.

Slow Cooker Teriyaki Chicken Drummers and Veggies - Chicken drumsticks slow cooked and tossed with teriyaki sauce with zucchini and carrots stir-fried in sauce ~ The Complete Savorist  Well, she didn’t like the look of the chicken, her words were “this is freaking me out.” So, the meat was cut off the bone. Then she loved it. Slow Cooker Teriyaki Chicken Drummers and Veggies, but maybe off the bone will definitely be made again soon.

I wish I could guarantee everyone will love the dish, but apparently vegetables are not palatable to youngsters.

Slow Cooker Teriyaki Chicken Drummers and Stir-fried Veggies

Course: Dinner/Slow Cooker
Cuisine: Asian
Author: Michelle De La Cerda
Slow Cooker Teriyaki Chicken Drummers and Veggies - Chicken drumsticks slow cooked and tossed with teriyaki sauce with zucchini and carrots stir-fried in sauce
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Ingredients

Chicken

  • 6 chicken drummers (or as many as you want, but adjust the remaining ingredients)
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • Granulated garlic
  • 1/2 cup teriyaki sauce/glaze

Veggies

  • 1 lb zucchini; cut into spears
  • 6 oz carrots; quartered
  • 8 green onions; trimmed and divided
  • 3 tbsp liquid from slow cooker
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 1 clove garlic; minced/grated
  • pepper to taste
  • 1 tbsp teriyaki sauce/glaze
  • 1/2-1 1/2 tbsp honey (if the sauce needs sweetening to personal preference)
  • Hot Cooked Rice

Instructions

  1. Heat the slow cooker to high.
  2. Sprinkle the chicken drummers with salt, pepper, and granulated garlic.
  3. Place in the slow cooker and cover.
  4. Cook for one hour on high, flip the chicken sides, then replace the lid.
  5. Lower the heat to low and continue to cook for 1 1/2 to 2 hours. (Adjust this time if cooking layers of chicken).
  6. Using a brush, paint the teriyaki sauce/glaze over the chicken, then rotate them and repeat, pour remaining sauce/glaze into the slow cooker to mix with the chicken renderings.

Veggies

  1. In a large pan or wok, heat the liquid from the slow cooker and the sesame oil over high heat.
  2. Add the zucchini, garlic, carrots, and green onions, cook on high for about 5 minutes or until the carrots have softened to tender-crisp.
  3. Add the pepper, teriyaki sauce, and honey if using.
  4. Cook an additional minute.
  5. Serve the chicken and vegetables over hot rice-if so desired.

Recipe Notes

I used homemade teriyaki sauce which was made with tamari instead of soy sauce. Teriyaki sauces and glazes contain gluten unless the bottle indicates otherwise.

Slow Cooker Teriyaki Chicken Drummers and Veggies - Chicken drumsticks slow cooked and tossed with teriyaki sauce with zucchini and carrots stir-fried in sauce ~ The Complete Savorist  Slow Cooker Teriyaki Chicken Drummers and Veggies - Chicken drumsticks slow cooked and tossed with teriyaki sauce with zucchini and carrots stir-fried in sauce ~ The Complete Savorist  Other Slow Cooker Meals you might enjoy:

Simple Beef Stew

Slow Cooker Pork with Apples and Cabbage

Slow Cooker Ratatouille Pasta

Whiskey Macaroni and Cheese

Chicken and Sweet Potato Curry

Slow Cooker Teriyaki Chicken Drummers and Veggies - Chicken drumsticks slow cooked and tossed with teriyaki sauce with zucchini and carrots stir-fried in sauce ~ The Complete Savorist

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35 Comments

  • Reply
    Kristen @ A Mind Full Mom
    August 4, 2015 at 5:31 am

    I am a failure too–my kids have never had a drumstick either!! I need to remedy that with this recipe now!

  • Reply
    Nutmeg Nanny
    August 4, 2015 at 8:00 am

    What a delicious looking dish! I love teriyaki chicken but it’s even better when served with lots of vegetables…yum!

    • Reply
      Michelle
      August 4, 2015 at 11:53 pm

      I agree. Thank you for stopping by.

  • Reply
    Laura @MotherWouldKnow
    August 4, 2015 at 8:03 am

    Love slow cooker recipes like this one that yield a piece of chicken with glaze, not soupy sauce. And love that you did this with veggies, making use of the liquid from the slow cooker.

    • Reply
      Michelle
      August 4, 2015 at 11:54 pm

      I love the glaze over that soupy mess too.

  • Reply
    Julie @ Texan New Yorker
    August 4, 2015 at 9:25 am

    This looks delicious! I love how it sounds and looks so indulgent but is really very healthy.

    • Reply
      Michelle
      August 4, 2015 at 11:54 pm

      We aim for health…most of the time.

  • Reply
    Michelle @ A Dish of Daily Life
    August 4, 2015 at 10:17 am

    Kids! My kids love pretty much all veggies and have since they were little. My sister in laws kids…well, lets just say veggies seem to be torture. I feel like I am pretty lucky. We haven’t served a lot of drumsticks either! These look great though!

    • Reply
      Michelle
      August 4, 2015 at 11:54 pm

      Elizabeth goes back and forth on what she likes and doesn’t like.

  • Reply
    allie @ Through Her Looking Glass
    August 4, 2015 at 11:14 am

    Whaaaatttt? You have never bought a bucket from the Colonel? I can truthfully say I haven’t either. Now my husband, that’s a different story….ha:) This meal looks absolutely delicious Michelle, and I know I will have four boys here clamoring for more drummers!

    • Reply
      Michelle
      August 4, 2015 at 11:59 pm

      Sometimes I miss the Colonel. But we’ll survive. 🙂

  • Reply
    Manila Spoon
    August 4, 2015 at 1:00 pm

    I love Chicken Teriyaki – yours looks so moist and tender-licious! Love it paired with the vibrant and crunchy veggies – what a perfect meal!

    • Reply
      Michelle
      August 4, 2015 at 11:59 pm

      It really was a great combo. Thank you.

  • Reply
    Julia
    August 4, 2015 at 2:29 pm

    I am always looking for new slow cooker recipes. This teriyaki would be a hit in my house! I must try this.

    • Reply
      Michelle
      August 5, 2015 at 12:01 am

      It’s super easy. Hope you get a chance to try it.

  • Reply
    Melanie | Melanie Makes
    August 4, 2015 at 8:16 pm

    I love the children’s commentary – sounds so familiar some days at our house! I’d gladly take a plate or two of this meal!

    • Reply
      Michelle
      August 5, 2015 at 12:02 am

      I am craving it again. It was so easy.

  • Reply
    Debra @ Bowl Me Over
    August 4, 2015 at 8:42 pm

    I think the kids are crazy because I’d be loving those veggies and the drummies look absolutely fabulous!!!

    • Reply
      Michelle
      August 5, 2015 at 12:02 am

      The kids are crazy. All kids are. 🙂

  • Reply
    Susan | LunaCafe
    August 4, 2015 at 9:11 pm

    These look so tantalizing. Love the glossy glaze. And it doesn’t get much easier than this.

  • Reply
    lizzy
    August 5, 2015 at 11:22 am

    nom nom nom…. those drumsticks are making my mouth water! I just printed recipe to try this weekend for friends, thanks!

    • Reply
      Michelle
      August 5, 2015 at 5:45 pm

      Hope you all enjoy it, thank you Lizzy.

  • Reply
    Joy @ Joy Love Food
    August 7, 2015 at 6:00 pm

    We love teriyaki chicken at my house, this sounds wonderful, I love that it’s made in the slow cooker!

    • Reply
      Michelle
      August 7, 2015 at 11:22 pm

      Slow Cooker is our friend.

  • Reply
    Jillian @ Food, Folks and Fun
    August 9, 2015 at 2:35 am

    This looks like a delicious slow cooker recipe!

    • Reply
      Michelle
      August 10, 2015 at 9:37 am

      It really was. Thank you for stopping by.

  • Reply
    Sandra
    August 10, 2015 at 9:48 am

    Lol! Your daughter reminds me of mine when she was little with comments like “this is freaking me out!” When she got to be a teen she never ate meat again! The rest of the family is a different story. These would be gone in no time! Love the flavor of teriyaki!

    • Reply
      Michelle
      August 10, 2015 at 11:07 am

      I don’t see mine becoming a vegetarian, she just hasn’t really had to ever deal with meat with the bones still in. Meat is her pick over anything, even her beloved mac n cheese. But if that ends up being her choice, it will be fine.

  • Reply
    Elizabeth
    October 21, 2016 at 2:44 pm

    Thanks for sharing this recipe, it looks so delicious!! I can’t wait to fix this! I might just mix in a few Thighs with the Drumsticks 🙂 Do you have a recipe for your homemade Teriyaki Sauce…tried to find it on your site, but couldn’t 🙁

    • Reply
      Michelle De La Cerda
      October 24, 2016 at 10:58 am

      Sadly, I do not. This homemade sauce was given to me by a friend. I should make one ASAP.

      • Reply
        Elizabeth
        October 28, 2016 at 3:39 pm

        Hi Michelle! I have this in the Crock-Pot right now 🙂 I’m wondering if I should have skinned the chicken…oh well, too late now! I found a teriyaki sauce recipe https://www.brewinghappiness.com/easy-healthy-teriyaki-sauce-saucy-sunday/ that I’m planning to use. I’ll come back tomorrow to let you know just how much we enjoyed this! Thanks & Take Care! Beth

        • Reply
          Michelle De La Cerda
          October 31, 2016 at 12:21 pm

          I believe I left the skins on. Thanks for the recipe. I will check it out.

  • Reply
    Supriya Kutty
    December 13, 2016 at 11:15 pm

    This is my kind of dinner! I love teriyaki chicken any day of the week!

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