Description
A simple and delicious way to cook a whole chicken using a crockpot.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole chicken (3–4 lbs)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 lemon, halved
- Fresh herbs (rosemary, thyme)
Instructions
- Rub the chicken with olive oil.
- Season the chicken with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika.
- Stuff the cavity with lemon halves and fresh herbs.
- Place the chicken in the crockpot.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 4-5 hours.
- Check for doneness; chicken should reach 165°F.
- Let it rest before carving.
Notes
- Use a meat thermometer for accuracy.
- Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Try adding vegetables to the crockpot for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Crockpot
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 chicken
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: whole chicken crockpot recipes