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Slow Cooker Dijon Thyme Chicken Legs on a white plate with fresh thyme and sliced dates garnishing the dish

Slow Cooker Dijon Thyme Chicken Legs

This Slow Cooker Dijon Thyme Chicken Legs recipe is the perfect solution for busy weeknights. With just 25 minutes of prep, you can enjoy juicy, flavorful chicken legs that are healthy and family-friendly.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 5 hours
Total Time 5 hours 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 8–10 skin-on chicken drumsticks (about 2 lbs.)
  • 1 Tbsp. ghee or avocado oil, divided
  • 3 Tbsp. Tessemae’s Dijon Mustard
  • 3/4 cup bone broth
  • 2–3 dates pitted and finely chopped (or 1 Tbsp. honey)
  • 1 tsp. ground cumin
  • 1½ tsp. dried thyme
  • ½ tsp. paprika (smoked or sweet)
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Optional: Arrowroot starch or corn starch for thickening the sauce

Method
 

  1. Browning the chicken: Heat 1/2 Tbsp. ghee or avocado oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken legs in batches and cook for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown. Transfer to the slow cooker.
  2. Making the sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together Dijon mustard, bone broth, dates, cumin, thyme, paprika, salt, and pepper. Pour the sauce over the chicken in the slow cooker and toss to coat.
  3. Cooking: Cover with the lid and cook on LOW for 5 hours, until the chicken is tender and cooked through.
  4. Thickening the sauce: Remove the chicken to a plate and keep warm. Transfer the sauce to a small saucepan and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat and simmer for 5-10 minutes until slightly thickened. Whisk in optional starch if desired.
  5. Serving: Serve the chicken with the Dijon sauce spooned generously over the top.

Notes

Tip: If you’re in the market for a slow cooker, look for one with programmable settings so you can set the cooking time and forget about it.