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Crockpot Chicken Leg Quarters

Last Updated February 27, 2023. Published February 27, 2023 By Davinah Cenou Montezuma

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This crockpot chicken leg quarters recipe is one of my favorite ways to make whole chicken legs. They are packed with flavor and are easy to make. They require 6 simple ingredients, minimal prepping, and almost zero attention when cooking. Learn how to make juicy, crispy-skin chicken leg quarters in a crockpot. You can have these with creamed spinach or any other side dish to make a complete meal for the entire family.

cooked Chicken Leg Quarters in a crockpot

Why Make This?

  • Easy dinner idea: This slow cooker chicken legs recipe requires minimal attention during a cooking time of 3 hours. You just place chicken in the bottom of the pot with other basic ingredients and let the magic happen.
  • Crispy without breading: Using a spice mix and broiling at the end achieves crispy results without the extra carbs in traditional breading. 
  • Family-friendly: Your whole family, even picky eaters, will love this healthy dinner main dish.

Ingredients Needed

  • Chicken leg quarters: I’m using raw and thawed whole chicken legs
  • Salt-free Herb Spice: this is one of my favorite all-purpose spices. In one container, you get things like lemon, black pepper, tarragon, and more. It’s available at the grocery store in the spice aisle.
  • Onion powder
  • Garlic powder
  • Smoked paprika: this tastes different from regular paprika and a game-changer in a range of dishes. If you don’t have, do yourself a favor and pick some up!
  • Sea salt
Chicken leg quarters, 24 sprinkle herb seasoning, Onion powder, Garlic powder, Smoked paprika and Sea salt on a separate plate and in small bowls

How To Make Chicken Leg Quarters In The Crockpot

  1. Add the chicken leg quarters to the bottom of the crockpot. Mix the spices and sprinkle the mixture over the chicken (use tongs to mix to coat).
  2. Cook on high for 3 hours. Remove the chicken from the crockpot and add it in a single layer to a broiler-safe baking sheet or dish. 
  3. Top the chicken with all of the juices from the crockpot.
  4. Broil for 5-7 minutes on high to get crispy skin.
step-by-step instructions for how to cook Chicken Leg Quarters in a crockpot

Recipe Tips & FAQs

  • This recipe uses whole legs, but you can substitute it with chicken thighs or drumsticks.
  • For best results, use a large crockpot: Mine is 8 quarts.
  • Mix the spices before applying them to the chicken to help in even spreading.
  • No need to add liquids to the meat as it steams in its own juices while it cooks.
  • After slow cooking the crockpot chicken leg quarters, broil them for a crispy chicken skin.
  • Add optional sauces: I eat these plain, but you can also eat these with your favorite sauce like hot sauce or barbecue sauce.

Storage & Leftovers

If you have leftover chicken quarters, a great way to store them is in an airtight container for next time. You can also wrap them up tight in aluminum foil for up to 5 days.

Additionally, you can use your leftover chicken the next day for lunch using this southern chicken salad recipe.

How long do chicken leg quarters take to cook?

It takes about 40 minutes to bake chicken leg quarters, 2-3 hours on the high setting in a crockpot, or 5-6 hours on the low setting. 

Is it better to cook chicken on high or low in a crockpot?

Cooking your chicken on low may help retain more meat juices and flavor if you have the time. I personally use the high setting with great results!

Can you just put raw chicken in a slow cooker?

Yes. I use raw chicken for my slow cooker chicken legs.

Should chicken be covered in liquid in slow cooker?

You don’t need to add any liquid to the meat as it simmers in its own juices.

juicy Crockpot Chicken Leg Quarters with slices of lemon and fresh parsley

Slow Cooker Recipes to enjoy this with:

  • Slow Cooker Green Beans
  • Easy Crockpot Cabbage Recipe
  • Crockpot Collard Greens Recipe

More Crockpot Chicken Legs Recipes

  • Slow cooker BBQ chicken thighs
  • Crockpot Chicken Drumsticks with BBQ Sauce

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Crockpot Chicken Leg Quarters

This crockpot chicken leg quarters recipe uses simple ingredients to make juicy and crisp whole chicken legs in a slow cooker. Learn how to make this easy crockpot chicken recipe for a healthy and budget-friendly dinner.
Prep: 5 mins
Cook: 3 hrs 5 mins
Ready in: 3 hrs 10 mins
Cuisine: American
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Servings: 4
Calories: 532kcal
Author: Davinah
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Ingredients

  • 2.5 lbs Chicken leg quarters, raw, this was bout 4 chicken leg quarters for me
  • ½ tbsp 24 Herbs Sprinkle Seasoning (Salt-free)
  • ½ tsp Onion Powder
  • ½ tsp Garlic Powder
  • ½ tsp Smoked Paprika
  • 1 tsp Natural Ancient Sea Salt

Instructions

  • Add the chicken leg quarters to the crockpot.
  • Mix the spices and sprinkle it over the chicken. Use tongs to mix to coat.
  • Cook on high for 3 hours or low for 5-6 hours.
  • Remove the chicken from the crockpot and add to a broiler-safe baking dish.
  • Top the chicken with all of the juices from the crockpot.
  • Broil for 5-7 minutes on high to crisp the skin.

Nutrition Details

Calories: 532kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 39g | Fat: 40g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 17g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 236mg | Sodium: 768mg | Potassium: 515mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 322IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 31mg | Iron: 2mg

The nutrition facts come from entering the recipe ingredients into Spoonacular API, a database of food ingredients. They may vary for any recipe based on the exact product used. The keto sweeteners I use have 0g net carbs & are not included because sugar alcohols do not impact most people. This is provided as a courtesy, but you can do your own calculations if you wish!

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