Slow Cooker Whole Chicken
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
4 hrs
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Total Time
4 hrs 5 mins
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Servings
8 servings
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Calories
232 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
British
Slow Cooker Whole Chicken
Description
The Slow Cooker Whole Chicken recipe features a whole chicken seasoned with olive oil, sea salt, black pepper, garlic granules, smoked paprika, oregano, basil, and fresh lemon juice. Three aluminum foil balls placed under the chicken prevent it from sitting directly in its juices, avoiding steaming and promoting more even cooking. Cooking happens over 7-8 hours on low or 4 hours on high in a slow cooker, which yields tender, juicy chicken meat.
The flavor comes from the herb and spice mixture coating the bird, which infuses slowly during cooking. The texture is moist and tender enough to shred effortlessly, making it versatile for various meals throughout the week. The recipe suggests optional post-cooking broiling to crisp the skin if desired.
Ideal for meal prepping, this slow cooker method requires minimal active cooking time. Handling the cooked chicken gently is important to keep it intact when removing from the pot. Saved cooking juices can be used to create gravy. Different spice blends can easily customize the flavor profile. The recipe notes also mention checking the chicken size to ensure it fits the slow cooker appropriately.
Ingredients
- 1.6 kg chicken whole
- 3 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pinch sea salt
- 1 pinch black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic granules
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon oregano dried
- 0.5 teaspoon basil dried
- 0.5 lemon (juice only)
Instructions
- Roll up three pieces of aluminium foil into balls and place them at the bottom of the slow cooker pot.
- Place the whole chicken on top of the foil balls.
- Mix together the dressing ingredients.
- Cover the chicken with the dressing.
- Cook for 7-8 hours on low or 4 hours on high.
Notes
- Use foil balls under the chicken to avoid steaming and encourage better cooking.
- If you prefer crispy skin, broil the chicken for 5 minutes after slow cooking.
- Save the cooking juices to make gravy or sauces.
- Be careful when lifting the cooked chicken out, as it will be very tender and might fall apart; using spatulas or having help is recommended.
- Adjust the spice blend to try different flavors like fajita or Cajun seasoning.
- Check that the chicken size fits your slow cooker before starting.
- The shredded chicken is useful for multiple meals throughout the week.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 232 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1portion | |
| Calories | 232kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 18g | 36% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 72mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 73mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 196mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 258IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 14mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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