Slow Cooker Whole Chicken
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Slow Cooker Whole Chicken
Description
Preparing the Slow Cooker Whole Chicken involves seasoning the entire bird thoroughly inside and out with a mixture of spices, including paprika, thyme, and herbes de Provence. Placing garlic cloves and onion pieces inside the cavity infuses the meat with savory aromatics during the cooking phase. The chicken sits elevated on aluminum foil balls in the slow cooker to allow even heat circulation.
The chicken cooks for 3-4 hours on high or 7-8 hours on low until the internal temperature reaches 165°F, ensuring it is safe and juicy. The texture will be tender from the moist heat of the slow cooker, though the skin will not crisp during this process. For a crispy finish, the recipe suggests broiling the chicken after removing it from the cooker.
Once cooked and rested, the chicken can be sliced and served as a main dish for dinner or used in salads, sandwiches, or other meals. The seasoning combination offers a balanced mix of herbal, savory, and slightly smoky flavors that complement the natural taste of the chicken.
Ingredients
- 1 chicken 4-5 pounds, whole
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon thyme dried
- 1 teaspoon herbes de provence
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 cloves garlic whole
- 1 onion quartered
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice (optional)
Instructions
- Rinse the chicken and remove the "bits" from the cavity. Pat dry with paper towels
- In a small bowl, whisk together all of the seasonings (salt, pepper, paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, thyme, herbs de Provence)
- Rub the spice mixture all over the chicken, and sprinkle some into the cavity
- Pack the onion and garlic into the cavity.
- Optional - squeeze the 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 degrees F
- Cover and cook on high for 3-4 hours, or on low for 7-8.
- Remove chicken from slow cooker, and slice.
- Devour.
Notes
- Use a meat thermometer to confirm the chicken reaches 165°F in the thickest breast area for safety.
- Broiling the chicken briefly after slow cooking can create a crisp skin texture.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 290 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 290kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 24g | 48% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 95mg | 32% |
| Sodium | 866mg | 36% |
| Potassium | 290mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 367IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 28mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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