Crockpot chicken leg quarters are an easy, budget-friendly option that delivers flavor with minimal effort. Oil and season the meat and them to the slow cooker. Perfect for busy week nights, Sunday dinners, or even meal prep. Sit back and let the slow cooker turn this affordable cuts of chicken into an impressive meal. Instructions to make this tasty chicken leg quarters recipe in the Instant Pot are also included.
Ingredients For Crockpot Chicken Leg Quarters
- Chicken Leg Quarters
- Oil
- Seasonings: dried parsley, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper
- Cooking Spray
How To Make Crockpot Chicken Leg Quarters
- In a small bowl, mix together all the seasonings. Pour the oil on top of the chicken and then the seasonings. Toss until the chicken is coated evenly on all sides.
- Spray the slow cooker with cooking spray. Add the seasoned chicken leg quarters. It’s okay if they overlap.
- Cook on HIGH for 3 to 4 hours to LOW 6 to 8.
- Pour the broth into the Instant Pot.
- In a small bowl, mix together all the seasonings. Place the trivet in the Instant Pot. If you do not have a trivet, you can add the chicken directly to the broth.
- Pour the oil on top of the chicken and then the seasonings. Toss until the chicken is coated evenly on all sides. Add the chicken on top of the trivet.
- Close lid and seal valve. Set high pressure and cook for 15 minutes. When cooking time is complete, let the pressure release naturally for 5 minutes, then quick release any remaining pressure.
FAQs & Tips
What are chicken leg quarters?
Chicken leg quarters are a cut of chicken that consists of the drumstick, thigh, and a small portion of the back. It’s dark meat unlike chicken breasts which is white meat. Chicken leg quarters are commonly more affordable than other cuts of chicken like breasts. You will usually find them sold skin-on, bone-in.
Can you use a different seasoning?
Of course. Feel free to substitute your favorite homemade or store-bought blend.
Will the skin be crispy?
Nope. If you want your chicken leg quarters to have crisp skin, you will need to remove them from the slow cooer (or Instant Pot) and place them on a baking sheet under the broiler for 3 to 5 minutes.
How do you store leftovers?
Store leftover crockpot chicken leg quarters in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
What size slow cooker did you use?
I use a 6-quart slow cooker or Instant Pot for this recipe.
Chicken Recipes
PrintCrockpot Chicken Leg Quarters
Crockpot chicken leg quarters are an easy, budget-friendly option that delivers flavor with minimal effort. Oil and season the meat and them to the slow cooker. Perfect for busy week nights, Sunday dinners, or even meal prep. Sit back and let the slow cooker turn this affordable cuts of chicken into an impressive meal. Instructions to make this tasty chicken leg quarters recipe in the Instant Pot are also included.
- Prep Time: 3 hours
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 3 hours 5 minutes
- Yield: 4 serving 1x
Ingredients
- 4 chicken leg quarters (approximately 2 to 2 1/2 pounds)
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 1 tablespoon dried parsley
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt (or more)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1 cup of broth (for the Instant Pot only)
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix together all the seasonings. Pour the oil on top of the chicken and then the seasonings. Toss until the chicken is coated evenly on all sides.
- Spray the slow cooker with cooking spray. Add the seasoned chicken leg quarters. It’s okay if they overlap.
- Cook on HIGH for 3 to 4 hours to LOW 6 to 8.
- Pour the broth into the Instant Pot.
- In a small bowl, mix together all the seasonings. Place the trivet in the Instant Pot. If you do not have a trivet, you can add the chicken directly to the broth.
- Pour the oil on top of the chicken and then the seasonings. Toss until the chicken is coated evenly on all sides. Add the chicken on top of the trivet.
- Close lid and seal valve. Set high pressure and cook for 15 minutes. When cooking time is complete, let the pressure release naturally for 5 minutes, then quick release any remaining pressure.
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