Description
These Crock Pot Chicken Legs are fall-off-the-bone tender and slow-cooked in a savory-sweet garlic soy glaze. Perfect for busy weeknights or a no-fuss family dinner, this recipe takes minimal effort and delivers maximum flavor.
Ingredients
8 chicken drumsticks
½ cup soy sauce
⅓ cup brown sugar
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 medium onion, sliced
1 teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme or parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
1. Optional: Sear the chicken legs in a hot skillet for 2–3 minutes per side to add flavor and lock in juices.
2. Layer sliced onion at the bottom of your crock pot.
3. In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, paprika, and pepper.
4. Place chicken drumsticks over the onions.
5. Pour sauce mixture evenly over the chicken.
6. Cover and cook on low for 5–6 hours or high for 3–4 hours until chicken is fully cooked and tender.
7. Optional: Transfer cooked chicken to a foil-lined baking sheet and broil for 3–5 minutes to caramelize the glaze.
8. Garnish with chopped fresh herbs and serve.
Notes
Searing the chicken first is optional but adds richer flavor and a golden crust.
For best texture, avoid overcrowding the crock pot—space the drumsticks in a single layer if possible.
Add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the sauce if you prefer a sweet and spicy glaze.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5–6 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 drumsticks
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 920mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 110mg