Description

A savory and slightly sweet slow cooker chicken recipe made with tender chicken legs simmered in a flavorful honey garlic sauce. Perfect for an easy weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

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8 chicken legs (drumsticks)
1/2 cup honey
1/4 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup ketchup
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
2 tablespoons water (optional, for thickening)

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Instructions

Place the chicken legs in the bottom of a slow cooker.
In a medium bowl, mix together honey, soy sauce, ketchup, minced garlic, dried basil, and black pepper.
Pour the sauce over the chicken legs, ensuring they are evenly coated.
Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is tender and fully cooked.
Optional: To thicken the sauce, mix cornstarch and water in a small bowl and stir into the sauce during the last 30 minutes of cooking.
Serve hot with your favorite side dishes like rice or vegetables.

Notes

You can remove the skin from the chicken legs for a lower fat version.
Add a pinch of red pepper flakes if you prefer a little heat.
Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 2 chicken legs
Calories: 410
Sugar: 18g
Sodium: 720mg
Fat: 22g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Unsaturated Fat: 13g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 22g
Fiber: 0g
Protein: 35g
Cholesterol: 145mg