Slow Cooker Whole Chicken
Ingredients
The chicken
-
1
(4 to 5 pound)
whole chicken
The spice blend
-
2
tablespoons
olive oil
-
2
teaspoons
paprika
-
1 ½
teaspoons
dried thyme
-
1
teaspoon
garlic powder
-
1
teaspoon
onion powder
-
to taste
salt
salt
-
to taste
black pepper
freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken by removing giblets and patting it dry.
- Mix olive oil, paprika, thyme, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl to create a paste.
- Rub the spice mixture all over the chicken and truss if desired.
- Place the chicken in the slow cooker.
- Cover and cook on HIGH for 3 to 4 hours or LOW for 6 to 8 hours until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- For crispy skin, broil the chicken in the oven for 7 to 10 minutes after cooking.
- Let the chicken rest for 15 minutes before carving and serving.
Nutrition Facts (estimated)
Servings
6
Calories
359
Total fat
27g
Total carbohydrates
1g
Total protein
27g
Sodium
103mg
Cholesterol
109mg
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