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Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken Legs

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Try this quick and easy Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken Leg recipe on gracefullittlehoneybee.com

  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. Enjoy the recipe friends!

 

Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken Legs

serves 3-4

 

5 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

 

Step 1: Place chicken legs in slow cooker.

Step 2: Mix all other ingredients in small bowl.

Step 3: Pour mixture over chicken legs.

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

 

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Ingredients

  • 5 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

  1. Place chicken legs in slow cooker.
  2. Mix all other ingredients in small bowl.
  3. Pour mixture over chicken legs.
  4. Cook on high 4 hours/low 6-8 hours or until chicken is cooked through.
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  1. My chicken isn't as covered in the mixture as yours is in the picture shown. Should I add more of anything or will the chicken shrink enough in a few hours that it has more coverage in the sauce? I definitely don't want it dry!
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    • My picture was taken at the end of the cooking time. The chicken should release a lot of juice throughout the day and look more like mine right before serving. It won't have this much juice right when you put it in the slow cooker.
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  7. My husband and I have made this recipe and today trying for a second time. The first try way a hit! We are both fans of your site and look forward to yummy updates!
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      • Most slow cookers have removable inserts you can store in the fridge with all the ingredients ready to go. It's also a recommended method in the user's manual.
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  10. There seems very little sauce to go in the cooker, I'm worried it will just burn or the chicken will stick to the bottom. I'm not supposed to dry recipes. Will it be ok
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  11. Do you have a version of this for more than just five legs? That's not very much. We have an elongated slow cooker that I think will hold at least a few more legs in one layer, alternated direction for closer fit. But there's room for more in at least a couple layers but how to ensure enough juice to keep all the legs moist? Chicken broth or extra ingredients? Thanks!
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  12. I'm making this now! 1 more hour left! Looking forward to following you. I need simplicity and this is definitely it!
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  13. Tried this one, really liked it. I shredded the chicken, steamed some rice and broccoli, crashed some penuts and served all together. Delicious!
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  17. Just made this recipe for dinner today. I used Low sodium soy sauce and onion salt instead of onion powder and it was absolutely delicious. Since my family likes drumsticks and chicken breast, I took a chance and placed both in and they came out great. My father, who is a very picky eater, said it was delicious! Thank you for sharing this recipe. I will definitely be making it again.
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  18. Thought the same as Katy it looked as though there wasnt enough liquid but you were right the juices from the chicken came out to make a lovely tasting sauce. I added shredded Ginger and next time I am going to add some chopped Chillies. I also turned the legs over halfway through so they were brown on both sides.
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  19. I tred this yesterday but the taste was so awful and the wonderful smell turned into smokey one! Maybe because I tried it on a 3lb legs😢😢😢 cooked for 4hrs high and another 4hrs low...I felt bad
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  24. My husband cannot eat soy sauce. Got any ideas for a substitute? I will just add some salt, unless someone has a better idea. He can’t eat anything that is fermented, such as Worcestershire sauce.
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  26. Could you throw rice or noodles into, at the end? I'm disabled so, try to do dishes that are easier and, that I don't have to stand, cook, etc 😆 very much. Love your site, btw!
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  28. It's ready for the crock pot now and in the fridge, added molasses, a touch of lemon juice/vinager, and dried onions. Will let you know, but I bet it's great.
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