These Crockpot BBQ Chicken Legs are tender, juicy, and coated in a sticky-sweet BBQ glaze. Slow-cooked to perfection, then broiled for a caramelized finish, they’re an easy family favorite that’s perfect for any occasion.
INGREDIENTS
- 3 pounds chicken drumsticks
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon Cajun seasoning
- ⅓ cup honey
- 2 cups BBQ sauce divided
DIRECTIONS
- Place chicken drumsticks in the slow cooker.
- Mix brown sugar, black pepper, smoked paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, and Cajun seasoning in a small bowl. Sprinkle over chicken.
- Drizzle honey over the drumsticks.
- Pour 1 ½ cups BBQ sauce over chicken, reserving ½ cup for later.
- Cover and cook on LOW 5–6 hours or HIGH 3–4 hours.
- Preheat broiler and line a baking sheet with foil.
- Transfer chicken to baking sheet and brush with remaining BBQ sauce.
- Broil for 2–3 minutes, watching closely until caramelized.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
