Crockpot BBQ Chicken Legs
Tender, juicy, fall-off-the-bone BBQ chicken legs made right in the slow cooker and finished under the broiler for a caramelized glaze. Perfect for easy weeknight dinners.
Servings 4
Ingredients
- 4-5 lbs Chicken Legs (about 12-15 drumsticks)
- 1-2 tbsp BBQ Rub
- 1/2-1 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1/2-1 tsp Onion Powder
- 1/2-1 tsp Smoked Paprika
- 1/2 tsp Black Pepper
- 1-2 tbsp Honey
- 1 tbsp Brown Sugar
- 2 Cups BBQ Sauce divided
- 4 tbsp Butter, sliced thin
Instructions
- Add chicken legs to a large bowl. Sprinkle with BBQ seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, and black pepper. Toss until evenly coated.
- Place seasoned chicken into crockpot.
- Drizzle honey over chicken, sprinkle with brown sugar, and pour 1 cup of BBQ sauce over the top. Slice butter and place pieces over chicken.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 5–6 hours or HIGH for 4–5 hours, until chicken is very tender and nearly falling off the bone.
- Preheat oven to broil (500°F / 260°C).
- Line a baking dish with foil and place a rack on top. Transfer chicken to rack. Brush with additional BBQ sauce.
- Broil for about 4-5 minutes, watching closely, until sauce is caramelized and sticky. Serve immediately.