Slow Cooker Chicken Legs (Bone-In)
Tender and flavorful bone-in chicken legs cooked slowly in a savory blend of spices and broth, perfect for an easy and comforting meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours 30 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 40 minutes
- Yield: 4
Ingredients
8 bone-in chicken legs (about 2.5 pounds)
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium yellow onion, sliced
3 cloves garlic, minced
Instructions
Pat the chicken legs dry with paper towels.
In a small bowl, combine kosher salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, dried thyme, and dried oregano.
Rub the spice mixture evenly over all sides of the chicken legs.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Add the chicken legs and brown them for 3-4 minutes per side until golden. Transfer the browned chicken legs to the slow cooker.
Add the sliced yellow onion and minced garlic to the slow cooker, spreading them evenly around and under the chicken legs.
Pour the chicken broth into the slow cooker.
Cover and cook on low for 4 to 4 1/2 hours, or until the chicken legs reach an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and are tender.
Carefully remove the chicken legs from the slow cooker and serve hot.