Description
Experience the comforting aroma of Slow Cooker Chicken Legs filling your home, transforming a simple dinner into a delightful culinary experience. This easy recipe delivers tender, juicy chicken legs infused with mouthwatering spices, making it the perfect choice for busy weeknights or special occasions. Impress family and friends with minimal effort while enjoying flavors that will have everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken legs
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp paprika (sweet or smoked)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
Instructions
- Pat chicken legs dry with paper towels to ensure crispiness. Rub with olive oil, salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- (Optional) Sear chicken legs in a hot skillet for about 3 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Place seasoned chicken legs in a slow cooker and pour in chicken broth until it reaches halfway up the sides of the legs.
- Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or high for 4 hours until the internal temperature reaches at least 165°F (75°C).
- Serve hot with cooking juices drizzled on top.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 leg (150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 110mg