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    Home / Recipes / Keto Dinners

    Keto Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken

    By Lisa MarcAurele on Jul 18, 2016 8 Comments - This post may contain affiliate links. See Disclosure

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    Slow cooker crock pot Buffalo chicken drumsticks
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    Keto slow cooker Buffalo Chicken takes only minutes to prepare. It's an easy recipe where you just dump the ingredients into a Crock Pot!

    slow cooker crock pot Buffalo chicken drumsticks recipe
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    The last few days have been pretty hot and humid. In the heat of the summer, it's best to leave the oven off. That's why I like to pull out the slow cooker during hot summer days.

    I picked up a family pack of chicken drumsticks last week. They are so inexpensive to buy in bulk. Since I didn't want to heat up the kitchen by baking, I made a batch of slow cooked crock pot Buffalo chicken drumsticks.

    Normally, I make Buffalo chicken in the oven. I just mix the buffalo sauce with butter and bake until the chicken is cooked. It's a super easy dish to make.

    For the crock pot Buffalo chicken drumsticks, I replaced the butter with apple cider vinegar. I wanted to get a tangier flavor. Plus, apple cider vinegar helps tenderize the meat.

    The preparation for this dish can easily be done in less than a minute. I mixed it all up in the crock pot when I first woke up. Then, I put in in the refrigerator to marinate. After a few hours, I took the crock out of the refrigerator. I let it sit on the counter for about half an hour before cooking in the slow cooker. If you change temperature too quickly, the crock could crack.

    Slow cooker crock pot Buffalo chicken drumsticks

    I used chicken drumsticks because that's what I had. You could use any part of the chicken for this dish. Wing pieces are most popular, but there's very little meat on each piece. Great for appetizers, but not so great for a main dish.

    slow cooker crock pot Buffalo chicken drumsticks recipe

    The slow cooked crock pot Buffalo chicken drumsticks will be fully cooked in about four hours on the low setting. If you need them faster, the chicken is typically cooked in 3-4 hours if cooked on the high setting. It takes a little longer to cook on low. You can even use frozen chicken which will cook in about 4-6 hours on high.

    slow cooker crock pot Buffalo chicken drumsticks recipe

    I cooked the chicken for a little over four hours on low. It was just enough time for me to go out and run some errands. I always love coming home to the smell of a fresh cooked meal!

    The chicken meat was very tender. The longer you slow cook it, the more tender it will be. I was a little hungry so I took out a piece to eat while letting the other pieces cook a little longer. The meat just fell off the bone for the pieces cooked longer.

    Most Buffalo wing sauces are low carb. But, you'll want to check the carb data listed before buying. There should be zero or almost zero carbs per serving. I always compare brands and choose the one with the lowest carb count.

    I hope you enjoy the simplicity of this crock pot Buffalo chicken drumstick dish. It's perfect for busy days! If you like this recipe, you may also want to try my Buffalo chicken meatloaf recipe here.

    What's your favorite low carb Buffalo wing sauce? Have you ever made your own sauce from scratch?

    Other Buffalo Chicken Recipes

    Love the taste of Buffalo chicken? Here's a few more recipes to try:

    • Paleo Buffalo Chicken Casserole
    • Buffalo Chicken Meatloaf
    • Air Fryer Chicken Wings
    • Buffalo Chicken Cauliflower Casserole

    Do you know of any other ways to enjoy Buffalo chicken? Let us know in the comment section below.

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    Slow cooker crock pot Buffalo chicken drumsticks

    Crock Pot Buffalo Chicken Drumsticks

    Author: Lisa MarcAurele
    5 from 3 votes
    A simple slow cooker Buffalo chicken drumsticks recipe that takes only a minute to prepare. Just dump the ingredients into the crock pot!
    Prep Time1 min
    Cook Time6 hrs
    Total Time6 hrs 1 min
    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: American
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    Servings 12
    Calories 200

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    Ingredients

    • 12 chicken drumsticks
    • 7.5 ounces Wing sauce half a 13 ounce bottle
    • ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
    • ¼ cup avocado oil or olive oil
    • 3 cloves garlic minced
    • 3 tablespoons dried parsley
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    Instructions

    • Dump all ingredients into a slow cooker crock 6 quart size or larger.
    • Toss ingredients to combine. Set in refrigerator for at least 3 hours to marinate.
    • Allow crock to sit at room temperature for 15-30 minutes before heating.
    • Cover crock and cook on low setting for 4-6 hours or high setting 3-4 hours.
    • Remove chicken to a platter and drizzle sauce over.
    • Serve with blue cheese dressing and celery, if desired.

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    Nutrition

    Serving: 143g | Calories: 200 | Carbohydrates: 0.6g | Protein: 31.3g | Fat: 7.1g | Saturated Fat: 1.8g | Cholesterol: 100mg | Sodium: 150mg | Fiber: 0.3g

    Additional Info

    Net Carbs: 0.3 g | % Carbs: 0.6 % | % Protein: 65.8 % | % Fat: 33.6 % | SmartPoints: 4
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    Comments

    1. Kirsten Davis

      July 23, 2019 at 8:05 am

      I don’t have dried parsley, would dried thyme work?

      Reply
      • Lisa MarcAurele

        July 24, 2019 at 6:37 am

        I'd just leave it out. But a sprinkling of another herb would be fine.

        Reply
    2. Bonnie

      August 07, 2018 at 6:19 am

      5 stars
      Love this recipe, but my family doesn't like hot sauce. Can you substitute the wing sauce for something a little milder?

      Reply
      • Lisa

        August 07, 2018 at 6:48 am

        Any sauce works.

        Reply
    3. Christine

      August 30, 2017 at 6:19 pm

      I love Buffalo Wild Wings spicy garlic. Can't go wrong. Of course, I love Frank's too.

      Reply
      • Lisa

        August 31, 2017 at 5:55 am

        I haven't tried that one. I'll have to give it a taste.

        Reply
    4. Lisa

      July 18, 2016 at 4:01 pm

      5 stars
      My favorite is Frank's RedHot Buffalo Wings Sauce. It has 0 calories and 0 carbs! So yummy!!!

      Reply
      • Lisa

        July 18, 2016 at 7:08 pm

        You can't go wrong with Frank's!

        Reply

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