Easy recipe for Slow Cooker Chicken Legs (5 Ingredients)
Craving juicy, fall-off-the-bone chicken? Our Slow Cooker Chicken Legs recipe is so easy and perfect for dinner. Discover how to make them
Ingredients
- 2 lbs Chicken Legs about 6-8 legs
- 1 cup BBQ Sauce your favorite brand
- 1 medium Yellow Onion sliced into rings or diced
- 1 tsp Garlic Powder
- 0.5 tsp Salt or to taste
Instructions
- Carefully trim any excess skin or fat from the chicken legs, if desired. Pat them dry with paper towels. This helps the sauce adhere better.
- Arrange the sliced yellow onion at the bottom of your 6-quart slow cooker. This creates a bed for the chicken and adds flavor.
- Place the trimmed chicken legs in a single layer over the onions in the slow cooker. Try not to overcrowd the pot.
- Pour the BBQ sauce evenly over the chicken legs. Using a spoon or brush, ensure each leg is well coated with sauce.
- Sprinkle the garlic powder and salt evenly over all the chicken legs.
- Cover the slow cooker and cook on high for 3-4 hours, or on low for 6-7 hours, until the chicken is tender, juicy, and falls off the bone. Internal temperature should reach 165°F (74°C).
- Carefully remove the chicken legs from the slow cooker and serve hot with your favorite side dishes. Enjoy your fall-off-the-bone deliciousness!
Notes
For an extra kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or a dash of hot sauce to the BBQ sauce before pouring over the chicken. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. This recipe pairs wonderfully with mashed potatoes, rice, or a simple green salad.
