Description
Slow Cooker Chicken Legs are a hassle-free, mouthwatering dish that transforms simple chicken legs into tender, flavorful delights. Infused with aromatic spices and a sticky BBQ glaze, these chicken legs are perfect for busy weeknights or cozy family dinners. Simply set your slow cooker and enjoy the comforting aroma filling your kitchen as this delicious meal cooks to perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken legs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ cup BBQ sauce
Instructions
- Rinse chicken legs under cold water and pat dry.
- Mix garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Coat chicken legs with the seasoning mix.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear each leg for 3-4 minutes until golden brown.
- Place seared chicken legs in the slow cooker and cover with BBQ sauce.
- Cook on low for 6-7 hours or high for 3-4 hours until tender.
- Serve with extra sauce drizzled on top.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-7 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken leg (150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 730mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 120mg