Slow Cooker Rotisserie Chicken
User Reviews
4.5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
8 hrs
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Total Time
8 hrs 5 mins
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Servings
6 Servings
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Calories
275 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Slow Cooker Rotisserie Chicken
Description
Beginning with a fully defrosted whole chicken, the recipe instructs to clean and pat it dry thoroughly, ensuring better skin texture. The chicken is rubbed inside and out with a seasoning blend consisting mainly of garlic salt, black pepper, and paprika, giving it a savory aroma with gentle smoky and garlicky notes. The use of garlic salt is specified for its particular flavor, but a mix of kosher salt and garlic powder is offered as an alternative.
The chicken is placed atop rolled and curved heavy-duty foil sheets fashioned to act like a supporting coil inside the slow cooker. A final dusting of paprika is added for color and subtle flavor. Then, cooking on low for eight hours gently breaks down the meat, making it tender and moist throughout without drying out. This long, low heat slowly infuses the seasoning into the chicken while rendering fat.
The slow cooker rotisserie chicken can be served as a main dish with sides, and the recipe’s seasoning ensures a straightforward, homestyle profile. Using foil coils makes the method accessible without specialized equipment. The choice of garlic salt brand affects taste, but alternatives are noted to maintain balance.
Ingredients
- 1 chicken 4-5 pounds, fully defrosted, whole
- 2 teaspoons garlic salt *
- 1 teaspoon black pepper if using standard ground, use 1/2 teaspoon, coarse ground
- 2 teaspoons paprika plus a bit for sprinkling
Instructions
- Clean out the inside of the chicken and pat it completely dry inside and out with paper towels.
- Mix the seasonings together and rub all over the chicken inside and out.
- Using Heavy Duty Foil, cut two 18 inch pieces.
- Roll each piece the long way, loosely, so the tube of foil was as long as possible, then curve it like an oven heating coil, like a flattened S.
- Place the chicken on top of the foil, sprinkle with a bit more paprika.
- Cook on low 8 hours.
Notes
- If garlic salt is unavailable, substitute with 1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt and ½ teaspoon garlic powder to replicate the flavor balance.
- Use a specific brand of garlic salt if preferred for its flavor, but the substitution maintains the seasoning profile.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 275 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 275kcal | 14% |
| Protein | 23g | 46% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 95mg | 32% |
| Sodium | 864mg | 36% |
| Potassium | 255mg | 5% |
| Vitamin A | 505IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 2.1mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 14mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1.3mg | 7% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.5
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