Best 7 Easy Crock Pot Barbecue Chicken Legs Recipes

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Whether you're a barbecue enthusiast or simply looking for an effortlessly delicious meal, this definitive guide to "Easy Crock Pot Barbecue Chicken Legs" will satisfy your culinary cravings. We'll embark on a tantalizing journey through the world of slow-cooked barbecue chicken legs, unveiling a collection of recipes that are not only incredibly flavorful but also hassle-free. From tangy and smoky to sweet and savory, we'll explore a diverse range of flavors that cater to every palate. Get ready to transform your crock pot into a barbecue haven, as we bring you the ultimate collection of recipes for tender, fall-off-the-bone chicken legs infused with the irresistible flavors of barbecue.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

CROCK POT CHICKEN LEGS



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Tender, juicy chicken legs with a homemade rub that are cooked in your slow cooker with BBQ sauced then finished off in the broiler for finger licking good drumsticks!

Provided by Julie Evink

Categories     Dinner

Time 5h10m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tsp sea salt
½ tsp ground black pepper
1 tsp garlic powder
1 ½ tsp smoked paprika
¼ tsp chili powder
1 tsp onion powder
4 lb chicken legs
2 c. BBQ sauce

Steps:

  • Spray the inside of the crock pot with non-stick cooking spray.
  • In a small bowl combine the rub ingredients until completely mixed. Rub spice mixture over the chicken legs and then place them in the slow cooker in layers.
  • Pour 1 c. of the BBQ sauce over the top of chicken legs. Gently toss to coat.
  • Cook on low 5-6 hours or on high 3-4 hours.
  • When the chicken legs are done cooking, preheat the broiler to high.
  • Line a sheet pan with aluminum foil. Place a wire rack on top of the sheet pan.
  • Remove chicken drumsticks from the crock pot and place them on a wire rack. Brush the drumsticks with remaining BBQ sauce. Broil 3-5 minutes or until the edges are starting. Turn the chicken legs over, brush with remaining BBQ sauce and broil that side for 3-5 minutes or until the edges are starting.
  • Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 382 kcal, Carbohydrate 25 g, Protein 22 g, Fat 21 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Cholesterol 120 mg, Sodium 1009 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 20 g, ServingSize 1 serving

EASY CROCK POT BARBECUE CHICKEN LEGS



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Make and share this Easy Crock Pot Barbecue Chicken Legs recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ChefWhiz

Categories     Chicken

Time 6h5m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

8 chicken legs, skin removed
1/2 cup light brown sugar (packed)
1/2 cup ketchup
1 1/2 teaspoons mustard (use prepared mustard)
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons lemon juice

Steps:

  • Place chicken in one layer, if possible, in sprayed slow cooker.
  • Mix remaining ingredients.
  • Remove 1/3 of the mixed sauce and brush over chicken. Use a little bit more if needed.
  • Save remaining sauce to serve with chicken.
  • Cover and cook on low 6-7 hours or until chicken is tender and cooked through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 764.4, Fat 40.7, SaturatedFat 11.4, Cholesterol 277.2, Sodium 668.8, Carbohydrate 36, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 34.1, Protein 61.3

EASY CROCK POT BARBECUED CHICKEN THIGHS AND LEGS



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The slow cooker is the easiest way to make barbecued chicken, and this recipe is a snap to fix. Use homemade or purchased barbecue sauce in this dish.

Provided by Diana Rattray

Categories     Entree     Dinner

Time 7h5m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 3

3 to 4 pounds thighs and legs, completely thawed
Optional: 1 onion, sliced
16-ounce bottle barbecue sauce (or 2 cups of homemade barbecue sauce )

Steps:

  • Place chicken in the slow cooker.
  • Add the sliced onion, if using.
  • Pour barbecue sauce over the chicken.
  • Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours or until the chicken is fully cooked
  • Serve hot and enjoy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 362 kcal, Carbohydrate 31 g, Cholesterol 139 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 26 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 965 mg, Sugar 25 g, Fat 15 g, ServingSize 4 to 6 servings, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

SLOW COOKER BARBECUE CHICKEN BREAST



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A super easy recipe for barbecue chicken. You can also serve four people with this recipe, just add two more breasts and a second bottle of barbecue sauce.

Provided by Jayson Pittman

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 6h5m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 boneless chicken breasts
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 (18 ounce) bottle barbecue sauce, divided
3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
3 tablespoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes

Steps:

  • Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper on all sides. Place in slow cooker and pour 1/4 cup barbecue sauce and vinegar on top.
  • Cook on Low for 3 hours.
  • Combine brown sugar, onion powder, garlic powder, and red pepper flakes in a small bowl.
  • Pour out all the liquid from the slow cooker and add remaining barbecue sauce. Sprinkle chicken with brown sugar-spice mixture.
  • Cook on Low, stirring occasionally, until chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 3 more hours. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 597.4 calories, Carbohydrate 114.1 g, Cholesterol 64.6 mg, Fat 3.6 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 24.1 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 3465.7 mg, Sugar 86.3 g

EASY CROCK POT BARBECUE CHICKEN



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Make and share this Easy Crock Pot Barbecue Chicken recipe from Food.com.

Provided by bmcnichol

Categories     Chicken

Time 8h5m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 whole chicken, cut up
1 cup ketchup
3/4 cup brown sugar
3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce

Steps:

  • Place chicken in crock pot.
  • Combine remaining ingredients and pour over chicken.
  • Cook 8-10 hours on low.

SLOW COOKER BBQ CHICKEN THIGHS



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A taste of the South is what you'll get when you toss BBQ flavors into the slow cooker with Tyson® Boneless Skinless Thighs. An easy-to-make meal with melt-in-your-mouth tenderness.

Provided by Tyson Chicken

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips

Time 5h5m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

9 Tyson® Fresh Boneless, Skinless Chicken Thighs
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
1 ½ cups barbecue sauce
¼ cup honey
2 teaspoons Creole mustard
¼ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
¼ teaspoon hot pepper sauce

Steps:

  • Season chicken with salt and pepper and place in a slow cooker.
  • Combine remaining ingredients in a bowl and mix well. Pour mixture over chicken thighs and stir to coat.
  • Cook on Low for approximately 5 hours or until internal temperature of the chicken reaches 180 degrees F.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 279.4 calories, Carbohydrate 26 g, Cholesterol 129.4 mg, Fat 8.8 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 23.7 g, SaturatedFat 2.3 g, Sodium 777.3 mg, Sugar 21.1 g

SLOW-COOKER BBQ CHICKEN



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Of all the recipes I make in my slow cooker, this Crock-Pot BBQ chicken is my most treasured. If you enjoy your BBQ sweet with a little spice, this will be your new favorite, too. -Yvonne McKim, Vancouver, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 5h15m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

6 chicken leg quarters, skin removed
3/4 cup ketchup
1/2 cup orange juice
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1/4 cup olive oil
4 teaspoons minced fresh parsley
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons cornstarch
1/4 cup water

Steps:

  • Using a sharp knife, cut through the joint of each leg quarter to separate into 2 pieces. Place chicken in a 4-qt. slow cooker., In a small bowl, mix ketchup, orange juice, brown sugar, vinegar, oil, parsley, Worcestershire sauce, garlic salt and pepper; pour over chicken. Cook, covered, on low until meat is tender, 5-6 hours., Remove chicken to a serving platter; keep warm. Skim fat from cooking juices; pour into a measuring cup to measure 2 cups. Transfer to a small saucepan; bring to a boil. In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and water until smooth; stir into cooking juices. Return to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir until thickened, 1-2 minutes. Serve with chicken.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 179 calories, Fat 9g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 45mg cholesterol, Sodium 392mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 13g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Tips:

  • Choose chicken legs that are evenly sized so they cook evenly.
  • Use a slow cooker liner to make cleanup easier.
  • Add a little bit of liquid to the slow cooker to prevent the chicken from drying out.
  • Cook the chicken on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.
  • Shred the chicken with two forks before serving.

Conclusion:

Crock Pot Barbecue Chicken Legs are a delicious and easy meal that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. This recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or for a casual weekend gathering. Serve the chicken legs with your favorite sides, such as mashed potatoes, coleslaw, or baked beans.

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