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Slow Cooker Whole Chicken
Cooking a whole chicken in the slow cooker is the easiest method to cook a chicken and results in tender, juicy chicken every single time. My version is made with za'atar and garlic powder but feel free to use any of your favorite seasonings or spices.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
4 hrs
Total Time
4 hrs 7 mins
Servings:
4
Calories:
230 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American, Middle Eastern
Ingredients
- 1 pound chicken whole
- ¼ cup za'atar spice blend
- 2 tablespoons garlic powder
- 4 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper optional
Instructions
- Create a little ring using tin foil and place in the bottom of the slow cooker. This acts as a roasting pan to keep the chicken elevated while it cooks.
- Pat the whole chicken dry with paper towel then coat evenly on all sides with the spices (za'atar through cayenne.) Place on top of tin foil ring then cover with lid. Cook on high for 4 hours or low for 8 hours.
- This is optional but before serving, I recommend placing the chicken on a baking sheet and broiling until the skin is crispy, about 5-6 minutes. Serve sliced or shred up to use any way you wish.
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Notes
- This is a great way to prep chicken for the week or to freeze. I like to shred it up and enjoy in soups, taco bowls, salads and more all week long.
Nutrition Information
Serving
4ounces
Calories
230kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
52g
(17%)
Protein
9g
(18%)
Fat
5g
(8%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
0.4g
(2%)
Cholesterol
1mg
(0%)
Sodium
9346mg
(389%)
Potassium
743mg
(16%)
Fiber
24g
(96%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
3092IU
(62%)
Vitamin C
31mg
(34%)
Calcium
1148mg
(115%)
Iron
74mg
(411%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 230
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 4ounces | |
| Calories | 230kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 52g | 17% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.4g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 1mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 9346mg | 389% |
| Potassium | 743mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 24g | 96% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 3092IU | 62% |
| Vitamin C | 31mg | 34% |
| Calcium | 1148mg | 115% |
| Iron | 74mg | 411% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.