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Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken Legs

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These quick and easy Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken Legs make a great meal in a hurry and they are full of delicious flavor! Your family will love these any night of the week.

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Easy Slow Cooker Chicken Legs

  It’s a sad fact that the more frugal and flavorful cuts of chicken, such as legs and thighs are often overlooked by the ever popular breast. I’m here to say, however that you should be giving these cuts a try! Not only do they save you money, but they’re also full of flavor. Plus, you can use the bones to make your own rich and nutrient dense chicken broth, saving you even more money.

  If you’re one to reach for chicken breasts time after time, then I would encourage you to give legs (or thighs or wings) a chance! I think you will be pleasantly surprised. Plus, you can stock up when they are on sale for really cheap (such as .49/lb) and freeze them for later. It’s really a win/win.

I know you’re going to love this simple and frugal recipe for Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken Legs. If you don’t have legs on hand you can definitely substitute any cut of chicken that you might have. For the most flavor, I normally pull the meat from the bone before serving and pour several tablespoons of the flavorful juices on top.

How to Make Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken Legs:

Place chicken legs in slow cooker.

Mix all other ingredients in small bowl.

Pour mixture over chicken legs.

Cook on high 4 hours/low 6-8 hours or until chicken is cooked through.

Want to Make these in the Instant Pot?

If you want to make these chicken legs in the Instant Pot, simply add all of the ingredients, plus 1 cup of chicken broth to the pot and set on manual high for 12 minutes. When done cooking, do a quick pressure release and remove lid. Serve warm.

Need More Easy Slow Cooker Recipes?

Slow Cooker Sausage and Potato Casserole
Slow Cooker Teriyaki Chicken Thighs
Slow Cooker Root Beer Pulled Pork Sandwiches
Slow Cooker Chicken Pot Pie Soup

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Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken Legs

Try this quick and easy Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken Leg recipe for a frugal and flavorful dinner!
Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time8 hrs
Total Time8 hrs 10 mins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chicken, Crockpot
Servings: 6
Calories: 343kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 6 large chicken legs
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/3 cup honey
  • 3 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder

Instructions

  • Place chicken legs in slow cooker.
  • Mix all other ingredients in small bowl.
  • Pour mixture over chicken legs.
  • Cook on high 4 hours/low 6-8 hours or until chicken is cooked through.

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Notes

Do not worry about adding more liquid to this recipe. The chicken will release juices as it cooks. If you are worried about your chicken burning, feel free to add a cup of chicken broth while cooking, but this is not required.

Nutrition

Calories: 343kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 120mg | Sodium: 612mg | Potassium: 298mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 119IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 17mg | Iron: 1mg

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  1. Rochelle says

    Making this today - I bought a large package of chicken drumsticks and thighs and want to cook them all today so we can heat them up during the week for easy and quick meals. I basically tripled the recipe (I have a large crock-pot). I found that I was out of onion powder - so I finely diced up yellow onion to use instead, and I didn't have enough fresh garlic so I used what I have. That's a lot of soy sauce, I used low sodium and added less than called for (I'm concerned about sodium intake) Hopefully turns out great!
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  2. Sherrie Stallings says

    Hey y'all from Alabama! I made this for my crew and boy let me tell you what.....I'm glad we didn't have any guests and I made a whole big value size legs, thighs and wings because between me, my husband, my father in law and my momma they were GONE! I MEAN GONE! SIDE NOTE: I like a little heat, so I used a little red pepper in my second crock pot so we had some with a kick. Love this and definitely making it again!
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  4. Jacqueline says

    The chicken legs were so juicy and full of flavour. I recommend if you're making these that half way through the cook time to flip the legs over if possible so both sides get the sauce on them. I didnt and they were still delicious but would definitely do that step next time!
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  6. Pbt says

    I halved the recipe, opted not to use garlic powder, and used onions instead of onion powder. This turned out wonderful! We had it with rice. My husband also loved it!
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    • Natalie says

      Is it possible with your crock pot or make sure the cover is on properly . This happened to me before and every recipe got burned . Ì exchanged my crock pot at wal mart ( still had receipt ) and all was fine after that .
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    • Mary says

      She said if you felt like it would possibly burn to add chicken broth to your slowcooker. It does make since being there is a difference in size between a crockpot and a Slowcooker.
      Reply

  10. Natalia says

    This is the BEST honey garlic recipe Ì ever had ! Yum! The meat fell off the bone . It's gluten free . Dairy free , low acid and delicious! I like how its a few simple ingredients . I put some oil in the crock pot and marinated the chicken with the sauce a bit before throwing it all in . Thank you so much . This one is a keeper ?
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    • C says

      making this for dinner today and hoping my 1 yr old eats it! She has reflux which causes her to vomit excessively....and I just read garlic can be a big irritant after getting the slow cooker going. In your personal experience, does garlic seem to cause acidic/reflux issues? Hoping she can tolerate it okay...
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      • Wendelah says

        Yes. Garlic and onions can both cause reflux and would not be suitable for someone with that condition. Please ask your pediatrician for a referral to a dietitian for help with your child's diet.
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  12. Kay says

    What shape crock pot is this cooking in? I have the oval one and I am worried it will burn. If there is liquid towards the end of cooking will it be enough to add carrots? Thanks
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    • Missy Rakes says

      Mine is also oval and I've have had no problems with it burning since the chicken releases so much juice, but if you're worried you could always add chicken broth.
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      • kay says

        Thank you for your reply so quickly. I have the legs in the crock pot now. I am at the 1 hour mark or so on high and they are looking ok. I plan to cut up some baby carrots in a few hours and add them. I will add a bit of chicken broth if needed.
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  13. jody says

    I don't understand where the liquid comes from? Ive mixed the ingredients but it barely covers the chicken.. what is the liquid in your picture?
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  15. Nancy says

    Made this yesterday. It was wonderful. The chicken fell off the bone and I loved the flavor! The level of fluid did increase as it cooked.
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  19. Amy McDowell says

    I have made these several times and my kids even like them which it’s hard to please the whole family. They are easy and sweet!!

    5 stars

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  21. Reba says

    You can use frozen legs, cook on low for 3 hours ,then on high for 6. Making sure your internal temperature is 180°
    ★★★★★
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  22. Tiffany says

    I used 5 quarter legs in my crockpot on low for 6 hours and it was overcooked. Will try again for less time although the juice was delicious.
    ★★★★☆

    4 stars

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  23. Larissa says

    This is a great and easy recipe. We use this for chicken breasts in the slow cooker. The meat comes out so soft and delicious. This is a keeper. One question though, what do you usually serve with this? As a side dish, I mean.
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  24. Mary says

    I'm making this tonight but don't have enough honey is there anything I can use as a substitute I can add to what honey I do have without changing the taste?

    5 stars

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  25. Pauline says

    Thank you so much for sharing this recipe!! I made this tonight using 12 drumsticks and it was delicious and so simple to "throw" together!! The house smelled so good when I got home tonight, I couldn't wait to have dinner!! My family all enjoyed it! I also made broccoli, carrots, mushrooms and zucchini (roasted in oven) and it was a very good meal! Looking forward to trying your other recipes! Thank you again!
    ★★★★★

    5 stars

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  26. Carrie in Oklahoma says

    I made this for my family and it was a big hit! My family has a lot of food allergies and this was great. I appreciate seeing a recipe that is dairy free and with the substitutions of coconut aminos is gluten free as well. Thank you for sharing.

    5 stars

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