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Slow Cooker Whole Chicken

Make a perfectly tender whole chicken in your slow cooker.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
4 hrs
Total Time
4 hrs 10 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 352 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American , British

Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic 
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1 teaspoon mixed herbs (Herbes de Provence)
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • salt
  • ground black pepper
  • 2 ¼ tablespoon oil
  • 3.85 pounds (1.75 kg) whole chicken giblets removed, washed and patted dry

Instructions

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  1. In a small bowl mix together the paprika, garlic, coriander, herbs, nutmeg, salt, pepper and the olive oil into a paste.
  2. Put the chicken in a bowl and rub the paste all over, including in the cavity.
  3. Place inside the Crockpot and cook on high for 3 ½ - 4 hours.
  4. Make sure you check the internal temperature of the chicken using a thermometer. Guidelines state meat is done once the internal temperature reaches at least 165 degrees / 74 degrees C.
  5. Remove the chicken from the Slow Cooker and set aside on a plate.
  6. Let the chicken rest for 10 minutes before carving and serving.
  7. For crispy skin, brown the chicken under the broiler for about 5-10 minutes.

Notes

  • in each serving of this.
  • Cook at a high temperature to ensure your chicken is cooked all the way through.
  • You want your chicken to reach an internal temperature of 165 degrees F / 74 degrees C.
  • If you want crispy skin on your whole chicken, use your broiler once the chicken is cooked in your Crockpot for 5-10 mins.
  • Check out the ‘How to Make Homemade Chicken Gravy’ section above with step by step instructions to compliment your meat.
  • Storage - keep leftovers in an airtight container inside the fridge up to 5 days.
  • There are 7 WW Blue Plan SmartPoints in each serving of this.

Nutrition Information

Calories 352kcal (18%) Protein 26g (52%) Fat 26g (40%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Cholesterol 104mg (35%) Sodium 98mg (4%) Potassium 278mg (8%) Vitamin A 385IU (8%) Vitamin C 3mg (3%) Calcium 18mg (2%) Iron 1.5mg (8%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 352

% Daily Value*

Calories 352kcal 18%
Protein 26g 52%
Fat 26g 40%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Cholesterol 104mg 35%
Sodium 98mg 4%
Potassium 278mg 6%
Vitamin A 385IU 8%
Vitamin C 3mg 3%
Calcium 18mg 2%
Iron 1.5mg 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.