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Best Chicken Leg Recipes

A collection of some of the best chicken leg recipes. From simple baked chicken drumsticks to slow cooker chicken legs.
Prep Time6 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chicken legs
Servings: 6
Author: Heather Seeley

Ingredients

  • 6 chicken legs
  • 1 cup BBQ sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

Instructions

  • Pat the chicken legs with paper towel to remove excess moisture.
  • Place the chicken legs into slow cooker. Pour BBQ sauce over chicken.
  • Cover with lid and cook on low for 4 hours. Make sure the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F.
  • For crispy skin, place the chicken legs on a baking sheet and broil for 3-4 minutes.

Nutrition

Calories: 358kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 120mg | Sodium: 793mg | Potassium: 374mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 226IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 28mg | Iron: 1mg