Easy Crock Pot Barbecue Chicken Legs Recipe

Juicy, tender, and flavorful barbecue chicken legs made incredibly easy in your slow cooker! This economical and healthy recipe is perfect for busy weeknights. Get ready for fall-off-the-bone deliciousness with minimal effort. Save time and impress your family with this crowd-pleasing dish!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 365 mins
Calories 764.4 kcal
Protein 122g
Rating 4.6 (25 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Easy Crock Pot Barbecue Chicken Legs

  • 3 lbs chicken legs
  • 1/4 cup light brown sugar
  • 0 Ketchup
  • 0 Mustard
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 0 Lemon Juice

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How to Make Easy Crock Pot Barbecue Chicken Legs

  1. Spray your slow cooker with cooking spray.
  2. Place chicken legs in a single layer in the bottom of the slow cooker.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together barbecue sauce, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and black pepper.
  4. Pour 2/3 of the barbecue sauce mixture over the chicken legs, ensuring they are evenly coated.
  5. Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours, or until the chicken is easily falling off the bone and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
  6. Remove chicken from slow cooker and brush with remaining sauce.
  7. Serve immediately. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

27 g

Sugar

136g

Fat

57g

Carbs

11g

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