ALL-PURPOSE CROCK POT CHICKEN
I discovered this one a few weeks ago. I started out trying to make chicken and rice and ended up with this. It is very tender and very good. An excellent make-ahead dish for summer. All the work is done before the crock pot is even warm. This is excellent for fajitas, pasta salads, chicken salad, soup, added to beans and rice, just laying on bread for chicken sandwiches, or just eating cold.
Provided by Hilary
Categories Whole Chicken
Time 9h
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- If using thigh portions or a cut up fryer, etc, remove all skin and as much fat as possible. I boil the skins with garlic for the dog.
- There is no need to bone the chicken.
- Put about 1/4 inch water in the slow cooker.
- Rinse the chicken well, getting into the crevices, and sprinkle with the Cajun seasoning on both sides.
- Go easy at first; this is NOT low-salt and it tends to be a little spicy.
- I start immediately placing the chicken in the slow cooker.
- I rinse one piece, season both sides, and layer it in the pot. When you are done seasoning all the chicken (I generally do 2-3 lbs in a batch; less is not worth the time), cover the pot and let the chicken stand for 30 minutes.
- At the end of that time, cover the chicken fully with water (don't skimp) and set the cooker on "Low." Cooking time is up to you.
- A minimum of 8-10 hours is what I recommend. I usually set the chicken cooking in an afternoon, and let it cook overnight. Often it will cook for 12-24 hours.
- This is an excellent dish for those of us who never learned to properly debone a chicken ;) At the end of the cooking time, merely pull out the chicken pieces and separate the bones from the meat. It will literally fall apart. Save the broth for adding to mashed potatoes, gravy, rice or soup.
- You will have a good deal of chicken here. Separate into smaller portions and freeze.
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Ump sabbir Khan
[email protected]This is my new go-to recipe for crock pot chicken. It's easy to make and always turns out great.
Khosoo Huyag
[email protected]Delicious!
Tanya Chin
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the chicken came out perfectly. The sauce was also very flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Hilo Protogen
[email protected]This was a great recipe. The chicken was very tender and the sauce was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Andrea Deak
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times now, and it's always a hit. The chicken is always moist and tender, and the sauce is flavorful and delicious. I like to serve it over pasta or rice.
Salma Abdallat
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the chicken came out great. I'll definitely be making this again.
Nomnikelo Nikki
[email protected]This was my first time making crock pot chicken, and it turned out great! The chicken was fall-apart tender, and the sauce was perfect. I served it over rice, and it was a delicious and easy meal.
Tonya
[email protected]I made this recipe for a potluck, and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the sauce was flavorful and tangy.
Mohammed Mourad
[email protected]This was a great recipe! The chicken was tender and flavorful, and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
Fully Formula
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times now, and it's always a hit. The chicken is always moist and flavorful, and the sauce is delicious. I like to serve it over mashed potatoes.
Aaliyan Zafar
[email protected]I made this recipe exactly as written, and it turned out perfectly. The chicken was fall-off-the-bone tender, and the sauce was rich and flavorful. My family loved it!
Ainuddin Khan
[email protected]This dish was an absolute game-changer for my busy weeknights. The chicken came out so tender and juicy, and the sauce was flavorful and versatile. I served it over rice, but it would also be great with pasta or potatoes.