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Slow Cooker Chicken Legs with Maple BBQ Glaze

Sweet, sticky, and savory—these Slow Cooker Maple BBQ Chicken Legs are fall-apart tender with a finger-licking glaze made from real maple syrup, BBQ sauce, and soy sauce. This is an easy, family-friendly dinner with minimal prep!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time5 hours
Total Time5 hours 15 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6
Author: Melissa Griffiths

Ingredients

Instructions

  • In a small bowl, whisk together the maple syrup, BBQ sauce, soy sauce, onion powder, and garlic powder.
  • Place the chicken legs in the slow cooker.
  • Pour the sauce mixture over the chicken and toss to coat evenly.
  • Cover and cook on Low for 5–6 hours or High for 3–4 hours, until the chicken is tender and cooked through (165°F internal temperature).
  • Optional but recommended: Transfer the cooked chicken to a baking sheet, brush with extra sauce from the slow cooker, and broil for 2–3 minutes until caramelized.
  • Serve warm with the extra sauce spooned over the top.

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Notes

Slow Cooker Size: 6-quart
Caramelized Finish: For a sticky glaze, transfer the cooked chicken to a baking sheet, brush with extra sauce from the slow cooker, and broil for 2–3 minutes until caramelized (optional but recommended). Use maple syrup instead of BBQ sauce for the caramelization and you've got a pretty yummy maple glazed chicken meal.
Change the Flavor: Use your favorite BBQ sauce to change the flavor profile—smoky, spicy, or sweet all work great.
Easier cleanup: For easier cleanup, line the slow cooker with a liner or lightly grease before adding the chicken.
Serving Suggestions: These pair wonderfully with mashed potatoes, rice, roasted vegetables, or a simple green salad. They're also good served alongside coleslaw and cornbread for the perfect comfort food spread.
Storing Leftovers: Leftover chicken legs keep well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Store them with some of the cooking sauce to prevent them from drying out. They reheat beautifully in the microwave or oven.

Nutrition

Serving: 2chicken legs | Calories: 404kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 120mg | Sodium: 861mg | Potassium: 425mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 24g | Vitamin A: 172IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 56mg | Iron: 1mg

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