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Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken Legs
Don’t sacrifice flavor if you’re short on time – these slow cooker BBQ chicken legs are easy to make and still offer a sweet kick.

Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken Legs

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This recipe is a crowd favorite. I first stumbled on a version of this recipe several years ago and since tinkered with it to get what I make now. It’s an easy dish to make since it just has to sit in a slow cooker, and most of the work happens before and after. I bring it to family gatherings, holiday parties, and when I find myself with lots of chicken!

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Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken Legs

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Prep Time 1 day 6 hours
Cook Time 4 hours 10 minutes
Course Main Course

Ingredients
  

  • 4 lbs about 12-13 chicken legs
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • 1 c BBQ sauce
  • 1 20 fl oz root beer
  • BBQ sauce to taste
  • ¼ c brown sugar to taste

Instructions
 

  • In a 6-quart slow cooker, spray the inside with cooking spray or use a plastic liner. Season your chicken with salt and pepper and add to the slow cooker.
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  • Pour the root beer in. It should cover most, if not all the chicken in the slow cooker. Add BBQ sauce on top, cover, and cook on low for about 4 hours.
  • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Remove chicken from slow cooker and place on baking sheet. Drizzle or brush more BBQ sauce on the chicken, flip, and repeat.
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  • Sprinkle the top of the chicken with brown sugar, and broil in the oven for about 10 minutes.
  • Serve and enjoy!

Notes

You can use about any type of bone-in chicken for this recipe, as long as it’s roughly 4 pounds. If you need more, you can double the recipe, but you will need a larger slow cooker. If you’re making these for a party, I’d recommend using party-size wings.
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