Slow Cooker Chicken Quarters
Tender and flavorful slow cooker chicken quarters cooked with a simple blend of herbs and spices, perfect for an easy and delicious meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 4
Ingredients
4 chicken leg quarters, skin on
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
1/4 cup chicken broth, low sodium
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion, sliced
3 cloves garlic, minced
Instructions
In a small bowl, combine salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, dried thyme, and dried rosemary.
Pat the chicken leg quarters dry with paper towels. Rub the spice mixture evenly over all sides of the chicken quarters.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken quarters skin-side down and sear for 3-4 minutes until the skin is golden brown. Flip and sear the other side for 2 minutes. Remove from heat.
Place the sliced onion and minced garlic at the bottom of the slow cooker.
Arrange the seared chicken quarters on top of the onions and garlic in the slow cooker.
Pour the chicken broth over the chicken quarters.
Cover and cook on low for 6 hours, or until the chicken is tender and fully cooked (internal temperature should reach 165°F / 74°C).
Once cooked, carefully remove the chicken quarters from the slow cooker and serve hot with the cooked onions and pan juices.