Crockpot Chicken Gets a Spicy Vibe With Dry Rub
A flavorful slow-cooked chicken dish is achieved with a spicy dry rub, resulting in beautifully browned meat.
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Instructions
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Combine paprika, thyme, sage, brown sugar, cayenne pepper, salt, and lemon pepper for the dry rub.
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Apply the dry rub evenly to both sides of the chicken thighs and legs, pressing gently.
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Lightly grease a heat-proof slow cooker insert; otherwise, prepare a heavy skillet for browning.
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Place chicken skin-side down in the prepared insert or skillet, then brown on medium heat for 15 to 20 minutes.
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Flip the chicken pieces and brown for an additional 5 minutes.
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Return the browned chicken (and insert, if removed) to the slow cooker base.
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Cover and set the slow cooker to "High" or "Low".
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Cook for 2 hours on "High", or 3 1/2 to 4 hours on "Low".