Description
Fall-off-the-bone tender BBQ chicken legs cooked easily in a slow cooker, soaking up sweet-smoky flavors for the perfect dinner.
Ingredients
- 8 chicken legs (drumsticks)
- 1 cup BBQ sauce (your favorite)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Make the sauce by mixing the BBQ sauce, olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Load the slow cooker with the chicken legs. Pour the sauce over the top and turn the legs to coat.
- Cook on LOW for 6–8 hours or HIGH for 3–4 hours until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.
- Serve with extra sauce from the crock pot and enjoy.
- Optional: Broil on a foil-lined baking sheet for 2–4 minutes for a caramelized finish.
Notes
For a less sweet BBQ experience, choose a smoky or vinegar-forward sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 360 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American