Crockpot Dr. Pepper BBQ Chicken Legs

chicken drumsticks slow cooking in a Dr. Pepper BBQ sauce

Crockpot Dr. Pepper BBQ Chicken Legs are an easy to make and flavorful weeknight dinner! Tender, fall-off-the bone chicken drumsticks that are slow cooked in Dr. Pepper BBQ sauce everyone loves!

Prep Time20

Cook Time6

Total Time6 20

Course: Chicken Dinner, Main Course, Main Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: BBQ Crockpot Chicken Legs, Dr. Pepper Chicken Legs

Servings: servings

Calories: 615kcal

Author: Jessica & Nellie

Ingredients

3 lbs drumsticks
1 tsp black pepper
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp garlic powder
½ tsp cajun seasoning
½ cup honey
2 cups bbq sauce
7.5 oz can Dr. Pepper
Parsley for garnish optional

Instructions

Prep: Place the chicken drumsticks in a 4.5 quart (or larger) slow cooker.
Sprinkle the pepper, paprika, onion powder, garlic powder and cajun seasoning all over the chicken.
In a mixing bowl, whisk together the honey, BBQ sauce and Dr. Pepper. Pour ¾ of the sauce all over the chicken legs.
Cook: Cover and cook on LOW 5-6 hours or HIGH 3-4 hours.
Broil: Right before serving place the drumsticks on a baking sheet lined with foil or parchment paper.
Brush the drumsticks with the remaining sauce and broil under the broiler until they are caramelized. Be careful to not let them burn! Keep a close on them under the broiler, you just want to crisp them up a bit.
Garnish with parsley, if desired, serve and enjoy!

Notes

Leftover Crockpot Dr. Pepper Chicken Legs can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

To reheat, place the chicken in a microwave-safe dish and microwave until heated through. You can also reheat the chicken in the oven at 350°F for about 15 minutes or until heated through.

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