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Whole Chicken In the Crockpot

Crockpot Whole Chicken is a juicy and flavorful slow-cooked rotisserie-style chicken that is easy to make at home with just 5 minutes of prep.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time4 hours
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Servings: 5
Author: Kristin Maxwell

Ingredients

  • 1 5-6 lbs whole chicken, giblets removed
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil divided
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 small sweet onion cut into wedges
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 lemon cut in half
  • 1 small bunch fresh poultry herbs a few sprigs of rosemary, thyme and sage

Instructions

  • Prepare the slow cooker with a light coating of cooking spray. Set aside.
  • Coat chicken with 1 Tablespoon extra virgin olive oil.
  • Sprinkle the salt, garlic powder, black pepper and paprika over the chicken and rub into the oiled skin.
  • Distribute the onion wedges in the bottom of the slow cooker.
  • Place the seasoned chicken on top of the onion wedges and pour the water around the chicken.
  • Squeeze half of a lemon over the chicken, then slice the other half and place it around the chicken.
  • Distribute the fresh herbs around the chicken.
  • Finally, drizzle the remaining 1 Tablespoon oil over the chicken.
  • Cover and cook on high for 3-4 hours or low for 5-6. Internal temperature in the thickest part of the chicken should measure 165. When chicken is done, the juices will run clear and the meat should be falling off the bone.
  • Optional Step: Preheat the oven broiler and transfer the crockpot to a low oven rack, leaving 6 inches of space above the chicken. Broil for 5 minutes or until the skin begins to brown.
  • Remove chicken from the crockpot and serve.

Notes

  • Oil helps brown the chicken in the crockpot; you can also use butter. 
  • In place of water, you can use chicken stock or broth for more flavor.
  • Make sure your crockpot is oven-safe before broiling the chicken in the oven. 

Nutrition

Calories: 400kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 114mg | Sodium: 1507mg | Potassium: 384mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 418IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 34mg | Iron: 2mg

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