Description
Enjoy tender and juicy chicken legs cooked to perfection in your crockpot. A simple meal option for busy lifestyles!
Ingredients
- Chicken legs (drumsticks)
- Salt
- Pepper
- Garlic powder
- Onion powder
- Paprika
- Olive oil
- Chicken broth or water
Instructions
- Season the chicken legs with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sear the chicken for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Place the chicken legs in the crockpot and add chicken broth or water.
- Cook on low for 360 minutes or on high for 240 minutes until the chicken is tender.
- For crispy skin, broil the chicken in the oven for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
For added flavor, let the chicken marinate in the seasoning for a few hours before cooking. You can add vegetables like carrots or potatoes for a complete meal. For a spicier kick, include cayenne pepper or chili powder.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 130mg