Crockpot Whole Chicken

Name: Crockpot Whole Chicken
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 6 h
Yield: 6 serving
Ingredients: 1 large onion; 5-6 lbs chicken; 4 tsp salt; 2 tsp smoked paprika; 1 ½ tsp garlic powder; 1 tsp cayenne pepper; 1 tsp onion powder; 1 tsp thyme; 1 tsp white pepper; ¼ tsp black pepper

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4.9

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Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
6 hrs
Servings
6
Calories
422 kcal
Course
Main Course, Dinner
Cuisine
American

Crockpot Whole Chicken

Iris Warren

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Crock Pot Whole Chicken is even better than store bought rotisserie chickens! It's fall-off-the-bone tender, juicy, and supremely flavorful. The seasoning is spectacular.

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Ingredients

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1 large onion chopped
5-6 lbs chicken whole
4 tsp salt
2 tsp smoked paprika
1 ½ tsp garlic powder
1 tsp cayenne pepper
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp thyme
1 tsp white pepper
¼ tsp black pepper

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Instructions

Prepare Chicken: Place chopped onion on bottom slow cooker. Remove giblets from chicken and towel dry entire chicken well, both inside and out - this step is important to ensure chicken doesn't turn out "watery." Using your fingers, gently pry the skin away from the chicken all around, so you'll be able to season chicken underneath skin.
Combine Spices (can be done in advance:) In a small bowl, combine all the spices, from salt to black pepper. Mix well. Use your hands to evenly spread two-thirds of the spice mixture onto chicken, underneath the skin. Be sure to include all areas of chicken (legs, back, thighs, etc.) Use remaining spice mixture to spread on top of skin. Place seasoned chicken on top of chopped onion in slow cooker. Cover and keep chilled overnight.
Cook: When ready to cook, turn slow cooker on Low for 5-6 hours only. Keep on warm until ready to serve.

Notes

If you're using a smaller chicken, adjust for less salt.
This dish is delicious over fluffy rice or potatoes so you can fully enjoy the sauce.
For best results, allow chicken to sit in seasoning overnight. I simply prepare the entire thing overnight and turn Crock Pot on the next day!
If you'd like more browning on top, place cooked chicken on a sheet pan and broil for 5 minutes or so, watching carefully not to burn.
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Nutrition Information

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Serving 1g Calories 422kcal (21%) Carbohydrates 6g (2%) Protein 35g (70%) Fat 28g (43%) Saturated Fat 8g (40%) Polyunsaturated Fat 6g Monounsaturated Fat 11g Trans Fat 0.2g Cholesterol 136mg (45%) Sodium 160mg (7%) Potassium 422mg (12%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 738IU (15%) Vitamin C 6mg (7%) Calcium 33mg (3%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 422 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving	1g
Calories	422kcal	21%
Carbohydrates	6g	2%
Protein	35g	70%
Fat	28g	43%
Saturated Fat	8g	40%
Polyunsaturated Fat	6g	35%
Monounsaturated Fat	11g	55%
Trans Fat	0.2g	10%
Cholesterol	136mg	45%
Sodium	160mg	7%
Potassium	422mg	9%
Fiber	1g	4%
Sugar	1g	2%
Vitamin A	738IU	15%
Vitamin C	6mg	7%
Calcium	33mg	3%
Iron	2mg	11%