How To Make Slow Cooker Whole Chicken
From frying, roasting, grilling to slow-cooking, these chicken recipes are sure to hit the spot for our favorite lean meat to bring out the flavors in every meal that chicken lovers can’t resist.
Serves:
Ingredients
- 1 whole chicken (about 4 pounds)
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 lemon, cut into quarters
- 1 onion, coarsely chopped
- 3 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
Instructions
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Rinse the chicken under cold water and pat it dry with paper towels.
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In a small bowl, combine the salt, black pepper, paprika, dried thyme, garlic powder, onion powder, dried rosemary, and dried oregano.
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Rub the chicken inside and out with the olive oil, then sprinkle the spice mixture evenly over it.
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Place the lemon quarters, onion, and minced garlic inside the cavity of the chicken.
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Pour the chicken broth into the bottom of the slow cooker.
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Place the seasoned chicken on top of the broth.
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Cover the slow cooker and cook on low heat for 4 hours, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
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Carefully remove the chicken from the slow cooker and let it rest for 10 minutes before carving.
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Serve the chicken with the cooked onions and garlic from the slow cooker, and spoon some of the juices over the meat.
Nutrition
- Calories : 309kcal
- Total Fat : 17g
- Saturated Fat : 4g
- Cholesterol : 98mg
- Sodium : 1451mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 7g
- Dietary Fiber : 2g
- Sugar : 2g
- Protein : 33g
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