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    Home » Main Dish » Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken Legs

    Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken Legs

    Published: Sep 16, 2019 · Modified: Sep 16, 2021 by Jennie · This post may contain affiliate links

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    Pat these chicken legs down with a simple seasoning then cover in sauce. These Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken Legs are the perfect slow cooker dinner. 

    If you like this recipe then you will also have to try my Baked BBQ Chicken Tenders along with simple Baked BBQ Chicken Drumsticks.

    Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken Legs on a white plate

    There is something about BBQ sauce that can get my kids to eat just about anything. I actually have a video of my oldest son licking it up after eating his chicken tenders. I guess it goes without saying that he this simple slow cooker recipe is a favorite in our family.

    How to make Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken Legs:

    Step one: Get started with the seasonings. Mix all of the dry seasonings together and then rub each chicken leg with seasoning and place in the slow cooker.

    seasoned Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken Legs in the slow cooker

    Step two: Next add in just  1 cup BBQ sauce on top and place lid on slow cooker. Use a brush to make sure all chicken is coated with bbq sauce

    • Tip: I do not ad any more liquid to this recipe. The water coming from the chicken along with the BBQ sauce is more than enough. I have tested this recipe with chicken broth and it came out too soggy and soupy. 

    pouring sauce on the Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken Legs

    How long to cook chicken legs in the slow cooker:

    Step three: Cook on low for 6 hours or on high for 4 hours or until chicken is cooked through.

    brushing bbq sauce on the Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken Legs

    Serving Options:

    I love serving these chicken legs with a side salad, corn casserole, or even mashed potatoes. Here are more of my favorite side dish recipes.

    • Roasted Vegetables
    • Cheesy Potato Casserole
    • Lemon Garlic Roasted Broccoli 
    • Slow Cooker Cream Corn
    • Baked Garlic Green Beans

    Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken Legs on a plate with salad

    Slow Cooker Recipes:

    I love a simple slow cooker recipe. Here are a few more of my favorites that I think you will love.

    • Slow Cooker Creamy Ranch Chicken and Veggies
    • Slow Cooker Catalina Chicken
    • Slow Cooker Lemon Pepper Chicken
    • Slow Cooker Pineapple Chicken

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    Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken Legs

    Jennie Duncan
    Pat these chicken legs down with a simple seasoning then cover in sauce. These Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken Legs are the perfect slow cooker dinner. 
    5 from 2 votes
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    Prep Time 20 mins
    Cook Time 6 hrs
    Total Time 6 hrs 20 mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine Slow Cooker
    Servings 8 servings
    Calories 344 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 4 pounds chicken legs
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • ½ teaspoon pepper
    • 2 teaspoon garlic powder
    • 1 tablespoon chili powder
    • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
    • 1 cups BBQ sauce

    Instructions
     

    • Mix all dry seasonings together. Rub each chicken leg with seasoning and place in the slow cooker.
    • Add 1 cup BBQ sauce on top and place lid on slow cooker. Use a brush to make sure all chicken is coated with bbq sauce.
    • Cook on low for 6 hours or on high for 4 hours or until chicken is cooked through. 

    Notes

    • Tip: I do not add any more liquid to this recipe. The water coming from the chicken along with the BBQ sauce is more than enough. I have tested this recipe with chicken broth and it came out too soggy and soupy. 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 344kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 22gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 783mgPotassium: 380mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 619IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 27mgIron: 1mg
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    1. Mary C

      July 21, 2021 at 12:45 pm

      It's in the crock pot as I speak. Can't go wrong with simple ingredients and the crock! I know it's a winner !!

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    2. GUNJAN C Dudani

      September 30, 2019 at 10:03 am

      What a great recipe idea. Love all the ingredients and your images are beautiful.

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    3. Levell

      September 22, 2019 at 11:15 am

      Tried it family loved every leg! Will try again!

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      • Jennie

        September 22, 2019 at 4:12 pm

        So happy to hear that!

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