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Slow Cooker Chicken Legs

Slow Cooker Chicken Legs recipe is a staple in my house, and it’s definitely something that all members of the family will eat! I like to put all the ingredients in around lunchtime and then go about my day. Once dinner rolls around, it’s easy to plate these tender, juicy, flavorful chicken legs!
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 10 minutes
Servings 8 Pieces
Author Nichole

Ingredients

For the Chicken:

  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
  • ½ teaspoon Ground Black Pepper
  • 2 ½ Pounds Chicken Legs with the skin on 7-8 legs

For the Sauce:

  • 1 Cup Low Sodium Soy Sauce
  • ¼ Cup Ketchup
  • ¼ Cup Dark Brown Sugar packed
  • 2 Tablespoons Water
  • 2 Tablespoons Sriracha optional
  • 2 Tablespoons Rice Wine Vinegar
  • 3 Tablespoons Cornstarch
  • 1 Tablespoon Finely Minced Garlic
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Ginger

Instructions

  • Whisk the salt, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder and pepper together in a small bowl then rub it evenly into the chicken legs then place them into your crockpot.
  • Stir all the sauce ingredients together in a medium bowl then pour it over the chicken.
  • Cover the pot with the lid then cook on low for 3-4 hours or on high for 2-3 hours or until the chicken reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit.

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