Description
Slow Cooker Chicken Legs deliver a delightful combination of flavor and convenience, making them perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings. These succulent chicken legs are slow-cooked in a savory barbecue sauce, resulting in tender meat that falls off the bone. With minimal prep time and effortless cooking, this dish is sure to impress your guests while satisfying your family’s cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken legs (skin-on for added flavor)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 packet onion soup mix (about 1 oz)
- 1 cup barbecue sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 2 tsp Italian herbs (basil, oregano, thyme)
Instructions
- Rinse and pat dry the chicken legs.
- In a bowl, combine garlic powder and Italian herbs; rub the mixture over the chicken legs.
- Place the seasoned chicken in the slow cooker. Sprinkle onion soup mix on top and pour in the barbecue sauce and chicken broth.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Serve with sauce drizzled over the chicken legs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken leg (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 85mg