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Two glazed chicken drumsticks served on a bed of mashed potatoes, accompanied by coleslaw with shredded carrots and cabbage, presented on a dark plate—perfect for 4th of July Chicken Recipes.

Crock Pot BBQ Chicken Legs

Crock Pot Chicken Legs come out juicy, tender, and packed with flavor! Perfect for easy dinners with minimal effort. Try this easy slow cooker recipe!

Course Dinner
Cuisine American
Keyword bbq chicken legs in crock pot, Crock Pot Chicken Legs
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 5 minutes
Servings 16
Author momma lew

Ingredients

  • 3-4 lbs chicken legs
  • 1 cup your favorite BBQ Sauce store bought or homemade bbq sauce
  • 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 cup water

Instructions

  1. In a small bowl make the spice rub. 
  2. Spray the crock pot with cooking spray. 
  3. Place chicken legs in even layers in your crockpot.
  4. Sprinkle the seasoning over the chicken, using tongs or your hands to rotate the chicken to coat completely.
  5. Pour the cup BBQ sauce evenly over the top of the chicken legs to completely coat the chicken legs.
  6. Add the 1/2 cup of water to the bottom of the crockpot.
  7. Set the crockpot to low for 5-6 hours or high for 2-3 hours, cooking chicken until tender and falling off the bone.
  8. ​Serve with remaining BBQ sauce.