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Slow Cooker Herb-Roasted Chicken: A Flavorful Delight!

A flavorful and easy recipe for herb-roasted chicken made in a slow cooker, perfect for a hearty meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3-4 lb whole chicken thawed
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 lemon halved
  • 4 cloves garlic smashed
  • 1 onion quartered
  • Fresh herbs optional, for garnish

Method
 

  1. Pat the whole chicken dry with paper towels and place it in the slow cooker.
  2. In a small bowl, mix together the olive oil, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, rosemary, and paprika to create a seasoning rub.
  3. Rub the seasoning mixture all over the chicken, making sure to get under the skin where possible for maximum flavor.
  4. Squeeze the juice of one lemon half over the chicken and place both lemon halves inside the cavity along with the smashed garlic cloves and quartered onion.
  5. Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 4-5 hours, until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
  6. Once cooked, carefully remove the chicken from the slow cooker and let it rest for 10-15 minutes before carving. Optionally, garnish with fresh herbs before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalProtein: 40gFat: 18g

Notes

  • For extra crispy skin, place the cooked chicken under the broiler for 5-7 minutes after removing it from the slow cooker.
  • Feel free to add vegetables like carrots and potatoes to the slow cooker for a complete meal. Just place them around the chicken before cooking.

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