Sweet and Spicy Slow Cooker Chicken Legs Recipe

Name: Sweet and Spicy Slow Cooker Chicken Legs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 whole Chicken Legs, Up To 6; 1/2 cups Soy Sauce; 2 Tablespoons Rice Vinegar; 4 teaspoons Sriracha (more To Taste); 1/2 teaspoons Red Pepper Flakes; 1/4 cups Brown Sugar; 7 cloves Garlic, Peeled; 2 teaspoons Cornstarch; 2 Tablespoons Water; 1 whole Green Onion, Sliced, For Garnish

Servings: persons

4 whole Chicken Legs, Up To 6
1/2 cups Soy Sauce
2 Tablespoons Rice Vinegar
4 teaspoons Sriracha (more To Taste)
1/2 teaspoons Red Pepper Flakes
1/4 cups Brown Sugar
7 cloves Garlic, Peeled
2 teaspoons Cornstarch
2 Tablespoons Water
1 whole Green Onion, Sliced, For Garnish

1
Prep the chicken legs by peeling the skin off if you desire.
2
The chicken legs may fall apart easier but you will reduce the fat content by peeling the skin off.
3
In the slow cooker combine the soy sauce, vinegar, Sriracha, red pepper, brown sugar and garlic.
4
Stir well, add the chicken legs and turn a few times to coat chicken with sauce.
5
Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours.
6
Remove the cooked chicken legs to a serving plate.
7
Pour the sauce into a saucepan and heat over medium-high heat.
8
Remove garlic cloves.
9
In a small bowl combine the cornstarch and water and stir until the cornstarch is dissolved.
10
Stir the mixture into the sauce and whisk until the sauce has thickened.
11
Taste sauce and determine if you want more heat.
12
If you want more add more Sriracha and/or red pepper flakes until you are satisfied.
13
Pour sauce over chicken and sprinkle with green onion.
14
Serve.

262

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 whole Chicken Legs, Up To 6, 1/2 cups Soy Sauce, 2 Tablespoons Rice Vinegar, 4 teaspoons Sriracha (more To Taste), and more.

Yes, Sweet and Spicy Slow Cooker Chicken Legs falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Sweet and Spicy Slow Cooker Chicken Legs

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