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Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken Legs

Irresistibly Easy Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken Legs Recipe

Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken Legs are a tender and flavorful meal with minimal prep required, perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Thickening Time 20 minutes
Total Time 6 hours 35 minutes
Servings: 6 legs
Course: All Recipes
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 6-8 legs Chicken Legs Use for a hearty meal
For the Sauce
  • 2 tsp Garlic (finely chopped) Can substitute with garlic powder
  • 1/2 cup Honey Agave nectar or maple syrup can be used as alternatives
  • 3 tbsp Soy Sauce Reduced-sodium soy sauce is a lighter option
  • 1 tsp Onion (minced fine) Onion powder can be a substitute
For Cooking
  • 1 cup Chicken Broth Homemade or store-bought
  • Salt and Pepper Season to taste
For Thickness
  • 1 tbsp Cornstarch Arrowroot powder is a gluten-free alternative
  • 1/3 cup Water Used to activate cornstarch

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Season the chicken legs with minced onion, salt, and pepper to enhance their flavor.
  2. Pour the chicken broth into the slow cooker and carefully add the seasoned chicken legs.
  3. Mix honey, garlic, and soy sauce in a separate bowl, then pour this sauce over the chicken.
  4. Cook on low for 5-6 hours, or until the chicken is tender and fully cooked through.
  5. Remove the chicken legs and whisk together cornstarch with water, then stir this mixture into the sauce.
  6. Return the chicken legs to the slow cooker and switch the setting to high for an additional 20 minutes.
  7. Serve over rice or preferred sides, garnished with green onion and sesame seeds.

Nutrition

Serving: 1legCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 350mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Optional: Drizzle additional honey over the top before serving for extra sweetness.

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