Best 10 Slow Cooker Whole Chicken With Lemon Recipes

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A slow cooker whole chicken with lemon is a simple, yet flavorful dish that's easy enough for busy weeknights. Only a few ingredients are required to make this classic comfort food. With just a few minutes of prep, you can have a delicious meal that the whole family will love. By following a few simple tips, you can create a perfectly cooked chicken that is moist, tender, and full of flavor. Whether it's for a special occasion or just a regular weeknight dinner, a slow cooker whole chicken with lemon will definitely delight your palate.

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

SLOW-COOKED LEMON CHICKEN



Slow-Cooked Lemon Chicken image

Garlic, oregano and lemon juice give spark to this memorable main dish. It's easy to fix-just brown the chicken in a skillet, then let the slow cooker do the work. I like to serve this dish to company. -Walter Powell, Wilmington, Delaware

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 5h35m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 bone-in chicken breast halves (12 ounces each), skin removed
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup water
3 tablespoons lemon juice
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules
2 teaspoons minced fresh parsley
Hot cooked rice

Steps:

  • Pat chicken dry with paper towels. Combine the oregano, seasoned salt and pepper; rub over chicken. In a skillet over medium heat, brown the chicken in butter; transfer to a 5-qt. slow cooker. Add water, lemon juice, garlic and bouillon to the skillet; bring to a boil, stirring to loosen browned bits. Pour over chicken. , Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours. Baste chicken with cooking juices. Add parsley. Cover and cook 15-30 minutes longer or until meat juices run clear. Serve with rice. (If desired, cooking juices may be thickened before serving.)

Nutrition Facts : Calories 336 calories, Fat 10g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 164mg cholesterol, Sodium 431mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 56g protein.

LEMON GARLIC SLOW COOKER ROAST CHICKEN



Lemon Garlic Slow Cooker Roast Chicken image

Recipe video above. This is a quick and easy yet amazing way to cook a whole chicken in the slow cooker - it's a slow cooker "roast chicken"! It's so moist and juicy inside, like it's been brined or marinated. VERY forgiving recipe!

Provided by Nagi | RecipeTin Eats

Categories     Chicken     Slow Cooker

Time 18m

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 kg / 4 lb whole chicken (, patted dry (Note 1))
1 tsp dried thyme
1/2 tsp dried parsley
1/2 tsp dried oregano
3/4 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
2.5 tbsp olive oil ((or melted butter), plus extra for drizzling)
3 garlic cloves (, minced)
1 large lemon (, all zest + all juice)
1 tbsp cornflour/cornstarch mixed with 1 tbsp water
1 extra lemon (, just in case)

Steps:

  • Rub - Mix Rub ingredients. should be fairly thick and sludgy. Adjust with extra oil if too thick.
  • Loosen Skin: Use upside spoon to loosen skin of chicken (see video). Spoon most of the Rub under the skin, leaving about 1 tbsp mostly oil for the skin. Use hands or spoon on skin to spread the paste - doesn't need to be perfect.
  • Stuff used lemon inside the chicken.
  • Put rack inside slow cooker (Note 3), place chicken on top. Spread with remaining sludge, sprinkle with a pinch of salt and pepper.
  • Slow cook 5 hours on low or 3 hours on high, or until juices run clear or internal temperature is 75C / 165F using a meat thermometer. (Note 4 for other cook methods)
  • Brown skin: Remove chicken from slow cooker, drizzle with a bit of extra oil. Grill/broil on medium high for 5 to 10 minutes to brown the skin (~25cm /10" from heat source). Or oven 240C/450F for 10 min.
  • Spoon over pan juices, then serve with Lemon Sauce! (No need to rest chicken)

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 263 g, Calories 478 kcal, Protein 35 g, Fat 35 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, Cholesterol 144 mg, Sodium 484 mg

SLOW COOKER WHOLE CHICKEN WITH LEMON



Slow Cooker Whole Chicken with Lemon image

This slow cooker whole chicken with lemon is the easiest rotisserie-style chicken. Use juice from the slow cooker to make gravy with cornstarch and chicken broth. Leftovers make a great chicken salad.

Provided by Christina Tabaretti

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Whole Chicken Recipes

Time 4h15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup baby carrots
½ cup chopped onion
1 (4 pound) roasting chicken
1 tablespoon salted butter, or more as needed
1 lemon
1 tablespoon dried parsley
½ teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon poultry seasoning
¼ teaspoon ground thyme
¼ teaspoon ground paprika

Steps:

  • Place carrots and onion in the cavity of the chicken. Rub the skin with butter and place in the slow cooker.
  • Cut lemon in half and squeeze juice all over the chicken. Cut juiced lemon halves into wheels and place around chicken. Sprinkle parsley, salt, poultry seasoning, thyme, and paprika over top.
  • Cover and cook on Low for 8 to 10 hours or High for 4 to 5 hours. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh, near the bone, should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 404.2 calories, Carbohydrate 3.4 g, Cholesterol 137.8 mg, Fat 23.4 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 42.4 g, SaturatedFat 7.2 g, Sodium 306.7 mg, Sugar 1.7 g

SLOW COOKER LEMON CHICKEN



Slow Cooker Lemon Chicken image

Stuffed with onion and cooked with a buttery skin and fresh herbs, this slow cooker lemon chicken is perfect for busy weeknights.

Provided by KURSTIE

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Whole Chicken Recipes

Time 8h10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (3 to 3 1/2 pound) whole chicken
¼ cup chopped onion
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
1 lemon, juiced
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon paprika
¼ sprig fresh thyme

Steps:

  • Rinse chicken well and pat dry; remove any excess fat. Place onion in the cavity and rub skin with butter. Place in the bottom of a slow cooker.
  • Squeeze lemon juice over the chicken and sprinkle with parsley, salt, paprika, and thyme leaves. Cover and cook on Low until no longer pink in the center and juices run clear, 8 to 9 hours. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh, near the bone, should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 326.7 calories, Carbohydrate 3 g, Cholesterol 107.2 mg, Fat 21 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 31 g, SaturatedFat 7.2 g, Sodium 288.8 mg, Sugar 0.3 g

SLOW COOKER LEMON GARLIC CHICKEN



Slow Cooker Lemon Garlic Chicken image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 8h10m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, lightly pounded (3 to 4 ounces meat per person)
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
8 cloves garlic, smashed
1 cup wild rice blend
1/4 cup fresh squeezed lemon juice
2 1/4 cups water
10 fresh parsley sprigs

Steps:

  • Season the chicken breasts generously with salt and pepper. Place the chicken breasts in the bottom of a slow cooker. Add the garlic and rice. Add the lemon juice to the water and stir. Pour this mixture over the rice and chicken. Stir once to coat. Place the lid on the slow cooker and set on low for 8 hours. To plate, place a serving of the rice on each plate and top with 1 chicken breast. Garnish with fresh parsley sprigs.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 284 calorie, Fat 2 grams, SaturatedFat 0.5 grams, Carbohydrate 34 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 33 grams

LEMON GARLIC SLOW COOK CHICKEN RECIPE BY TASTY



Lemon Garlic Slow Cook Chicken Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: whole chicken, lemons, garlic, fresh rosemary, salt, pepper

Provided by Tasty

Categories     Dinner

Yield 5 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 whole chicken, based on the size of your slow cooker - a 1.3kg chicken should just about fit into a 3.5L slow cooker - while a 6.5L would probably fit a 2kg chicken
4 lemons
10 cloves garlic, 8 whole and 2 halved
4 sprigs fresh rosemary
salt
pepper

Steps:

  • Remove any giblets etc. from the cavity of the chicken, sometimes in a small bag.
  • Stuff chicken with 1 sprig of rosemary, 1 lemon (quartered) and 4 cloves garlic.
  • Season all sides of the chicken with salt and pepper.
  • Remove both ends of a lemon, cut in half to create very thick slices.
  • Line the bottom of the slow cooker with 4 lemon slices, 4 whole garlic cloves and a sprig of rosemary.
  • Put the chicken in the slow cooker.
  • Cut 2 garlic cloves in half and put all four pieces on top of the chicken along with the 2 remaining lemon slices.
  • Garnish with 1-2 more sprigs of rosemary. Put the lid on the slow cooker and set to high for 4 hours.
  • Place cooked chicken under the grill (broil) for 10 minutes to crisp the skin (optional).
  • Allow chicken to rest for 10 minutes before carving and serving. Leftover juices in the slow cooker are mostly lemon juice with a bit of chicken fat and can be used sparingly as a strongly flavoured sauce.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 460 calories, Carbohydrate 10 grams, Fat 30 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 35 grams, Sugar 2 grams

SLOW COOKER LEMON PEPPER CHICKEN



Slow Cooker Lemon Pepper Chicken image

A whole chicken is seasoned with lemon pepper, garlic, and thyme, then slow-cooked to perfection.

Provided by loisln77

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Whole Chicken Recipes

Time 5h15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (2 to 3 pound) whole chicken, giblets removed
¼ cup butter, softened
1 teaspoon lemon pepper
1 (1-inch thick) slice of lemon
2 cloves garlic, lightly crushed, or more to taste
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 teaspoons seasoned salt
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 pinch cracked black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Rinse chicken, pat dry with paper towels, and use your fingers to loosen the skin over the breast and thighs.
  • Stir butter and lemon pepper in a small bowl and insert seasoned butter beneath the loosened skin using a teaspoon. Push butter from spoon using the skin. Place lemon slice and garlic cloves into the chicken cavity.
  • Place chicken into a slow cooker. Rub skin with olive oil and sprinkle seasoned salt, thyme, and cracked black pepper over the bird.
  • Cook on High for 3 hours; reduce heat to Low and cook until chicken is very tender and an instant-read meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of a thigh, not touching bone, reads at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C), 2 to 3 more hours. If desired, cook bird on Low setting 6 to 8 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 525.6 calories, Carbohydrate 1.9 g, Cholesterol 151.7 mg, Fat 39.7 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 38.6 g, SaturatedFat 14.2 g, Sodium 773.1 mg, Sugar 0.1 g

SLOW COOKER LEMON AND THYME CHICKEN



Slow Cooker Lemon and Thyme Chicken image

I couldn't find a slow cooker recipe for chicken that was quite right at the time, so I made one up, and it has been a hit! Browning the chicken first avoids the strange pale chicken common to slow cooked chickens.

Provided by Louiselombard

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Whole Chicken Recipes

Time 6h25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 (3 pound) whole chicken
salt and pepper to taste
2 lemons
1 onion, coarsely chopped
1 teaspoon dried thyme
½ cup dry white wine
1 teaspoon crushed garlic

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season the chicken with salt and pepper, then fry in the hot oil until browned on all sides.
  • Meanwhile, chop one of the lemons into chunks and place into a slow cooker along with the onion, thyme, white wine and garlic. Cut the remaining lemon into quarters and stuff into the cavity of the chicken. Place the chicken into the slow cooker breast side down on top of the onion and lemon mixture. Cover and cook on Low for 6 hours, or for 3 hours on High. Chicken is done when the legs move easily in their sockets and the internal temperature of the breast has reached 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 294.6 calories, Carbohydrate 6.4 g, Cholesterol 61.5 mg, Fat 19.3 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 21.6 g, SaturatedFat 4.6 g, Sodium 60 mg, Sugar 1 g

HERBED LEMON CHICKEN IN A CROCK POT / SLOW COOKER



Herbed Lemon Chicken in a Crock Pot / Slow Cooker image

This is a lemon herb garlic chicken dish which is made in a slow cooker to contain it's natural flavours. When we served it the meat fell away from the bone. If you wish to increase the celery and carrot you may do so without dramatically change the flavour of the dish. I normally remove the skin off the drumstick, which I recommended with this dish but feel free to leave it on. Everyone enjoyed it in our house hold, hope you will enjoy it.

Provided by Chef floWer

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 6h21m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

20 g butter
1 kg chicken drumstick, with bone
1 stalk celery, chopped
1 carrot, chopped
1 1/4 cups chicken stock, liquid stock
1 lemon, juice of, freshly squeezed
1 spring onions or 1 green onion, finely sliced
3 garlic cloves, sliced
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
1 teaspoon dried oregano, ground
salt, to taste
ground black pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • In a hot non-stick pan, add butter and melt.
  • Add chicken drumstick and brown or seal chicken.
  • Place celery & carrot on base of crock pot/slow cooker.
  • Add brown chicken drumstick into the crock pot/slow cooker, making sure the chicken drumstick are not sitting on top of each other (must be laying side by side). Pour left over juices in the pan into the crock pot/slow cooker.
  • Pour chicken stock and lemon juice on top of drumstick.
  • Sprinkle onions, garlic, parsley, oregano, salt and black pepper on top of the chicken drumstick.
  • Cover and cook on 'Low' setting for 6-8 hours. (Depending on you crock pot/slow cooker, mine tenders to cook quickly even on the slower setting).
  • Serve with juices on rice or with crusty bread.

SLOW COOKER LEMON GARLIC CHICKEN RECIPE BY TASTY



Slow Cooker Lemon Garlic Chicken Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: chicken thighs, salt, pepper, dried oregano, dried rosemary, dried thyme, garlic, lemon, water, vegetable, chicken stock, cornflour

Provided by Ellie Holland

Categories     Dinner

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

5 chicken thighs
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried rosemary
1 teaspoon dried thyme
6 cloves garlic
1 lemon, cut in half
¼ cup water
vegetable, to serve
1 cube chicken stock
1 tablespoon cornflour, with a little water

Steps:

  • Place the chicken, salt, pepper, oregano, rosemary, and thyme into the slow cooker and mix together with your hands.
  • Add the garlic, lemon, and water.
  • Place the lid on and cook on high for 3 hours.
  • Remove the chicken, lemon, and garlic, and stir in the chicken stock and cornflour mix.
  • Stir until you reach your desired consistency for chicken gravy.
  • Pour the gravy over the chicken and serve with vegetables.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 590 calories, Carbohydrate 30 grams, Fat 32 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 40 grams, Sugar 5 grams

Tips:

  • Choose a whole chicken that is about 3-4 pounds in size.
  • Pat the chicken dry with paper towels before cooking to help the skin crisp up.
  • Season the chicken generously with salt, pepper, and any other desired spices.
  • Place the chicken in the slow cooker breast-side up.
  • Add the lemon slices, garlic cloves, and onion quarters to the slow cooker around the chicken.
  • Pour the chicken broth over the chicken.
  • Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 8-10 hours, or on high for 4-6 hours.
  • Once the chicken is cooked, remove it from the slow cooker and let it rest for 10 minutes before carving.
  • Serve the chicken with the pan juices, rice, potatoes, or vegetables.

Conclusion:

This slow cooker whole chicken with lemon is a simple and flavorful dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The chicken is juicy and tender, and the lemon adds a bright and refreshing flavor. This recipe is also very versatile, so you can easily add other ingredients to create a customized dish. For example, you could add vegetables such as carrots, celery, or potatoes to the slow cooker along with the chicken. You could also add herbs such as thyme or rosemary for extra flavor. No matter how you choose to make it, this slow cooker whole chicken with lemon is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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