The Best Whole Chicken in a Crock Pot
Main Dish • Chicken
Serving size: 5
Prep time: 10 mins
Cook time: 4 hours
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- 1 onion
- 4 lb whole chicken
Directions
- 1. Combine the dried spices in a small bowl.
- 2. Loosely chop the onion and place it in the bottom of the slow cooker.
- 3. Remove any giblets from the chicken and then rub the spice mixture all over. You can even put some of the spices inside the cavity and under the skin covering the breasts.
- 4. Place chicken on top of the onions in the slow cooker, breast side down, cover it, and turn it on to high. There is no need to add any liquid.
- 5. Cook for 4 – 5 hours on high (for a 3 or 4 pound chicken) or until the chicken is falling off the bone. Don't forget to make your homemade stock with the leftover bones!
Nutrition
Amount per serving
Serving size: 1 serving
Calories: 389
Total Fat: 26g
Saturated Fat: 7g
Cholesterol: 130mg
Sodium: 589mg
Total Carbohydrate: 3g
Sugars: 1g
Protein: 32g