Slow Cooker Whole Chicken
A delicious, crockpot rotisserie chicken, that is fall-apart tender and juicy. Just season the chicken, set it in the crockpot, and serve later!
Servings 6
Calories 290kcal
Ingredients
- 1 whole chicken 4-5 pounds
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon herbs de provence
- 1 quartered onion
- 4 cloves whole garlic
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice (optional)
Instructions
- Rinse 1 whole chicken and remove the "bits" from the cavity. Pat dry with paper towels
- In a small bowl, whisk together all of the seasonings (2 teaspoons salt, 1 teaspoon black pepper, 1 teaspoon paprika, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon dried thyme, 1 teaspoon herbs de provence )
- Rub the spice mixture all over the chicken, and sprinkle some into the cavity
- Pack the 1 quartered onion and 4 cloves whole garlic into the cavity.
- Optional - squeeze 2 tablespoons lemon juice over the chicken.
- Roll up some balls of aluminum foil and put in the bottom of the slow cooker.
- Place the chicken on top of the foil balls.
- Chicken is cooked when a thermometer inserted in the thickest part of the breast reads 165℉
- Cover and cook on high for 3-4 hours, or on low for 7-8.
- Remove chicken from slow cooker, and slice.
- Devour.
Notes
- Chicken is cooked when a thermometer inserted in the thickest part of the breast reads 165°F.
- For crispy skin, broil the chicken after removing from the crock pot.
Nutrition
Calories: 290kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 95mg | Sodium: 866mg | Potassium: 290mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 367IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 28mg | Iron: 2mg
