Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken Legs

Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken Legs make an easy, flavorful meal that's ready in no time. Toss everything into your slow cooker and let it work its magic. You're rewarded with tender, juicy, and saucy chicken that's perfect for the whole family!

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Keyword slow cooker bbq chicken legs

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 5

Total Time 5 15

Servings

Calories 348

Author Gayle

Equipment

Ingredients

1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon onion powder
¼ cup chicken broth
1¼ cup bbq sauce, any kind (I used Sweet Baby Ray's)
salt and pepper (to taste)
3 pounds chicken drumsticks

Instructions

In a medium bowl, add chili powder, oregano, onion powder, chicken broth, 1 cup of bbq sauce, salt, pepper and mix well.
Place drumsticks in the slow cooker in a single layer. Pour the bbq sauce mixture the chicken. Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours.
Optional: remove chicken from slow cooker and place in an even layer on a foil-lined baking sheet. Brush each leg with remaining ¼ cup bbq sauce. Broil in the oven for 2-4 minutes or until sauce begins to caramelize. Serve immediately.
Alternatively: remove chicken from slow cooker and brush with remaining ¼ cup bbq sauce. Serve immediately.

Notes

Leftover chicken will keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to four days.
See my tips and tricks for making these Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken Legs above the recipe box.

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