SLOW COOKER WHOLE CHICKEN WITH LEMON

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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

Ahmed Motu
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I'm not a huge fan of chicken cooked in a slow cooker, but this recipe was surprisingly good. The chicken was tender and moist, and the lemon-herb sauce was flavorful and tangy.


Laxman Rana
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This recipe is a great way to get a healthy and delicious meal on the table with minimal effort. The chicken was flavorful and juicy, and the lemon-herb sauce was a nice touch.


CINDY ROSARIO
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I was a bit skeptical about cooking a whole chicken in the slow cooker, but I'm so glad I tried this recipe. The chicken was cooked to perfection, and the lemon-herb sauce was delicious.


Avi Sen
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I'm always looking for new ways to cook chicken, and this recipe definitely delivers. The chicken was tender and moist, and the lemon-herb sauce was a perfect complement.


Ofenydylle
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This recipe is a lifesaver on busy weeknights. I can just throw everything in the slow cooker in the morning, and dinner is ready when I get home.


Glitch RR
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I love how easy this recipe is. I just threw everything in the slow cooker and let it do its thing. The chicken came out perfectly cooked, and the lemon-herb sauce was amazing.


Huzaifa Malik
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This recipe is a keeper! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the lemon-herb sauce was delicious. I served it over rice, and it was a perfect meal.


S Seyam
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I'm not usually a fan of chicken cooked in a slow cooker, but this recipe changed my mind. The chicken was incredibly moist and flavorful, and the lemon added a nice touch of citrus. I will definitely be making this again.


ABDULLAH GEMOLOGIST
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I followed the recipe exactly, and the chicken turned out perfectly. The meat was fall-off-the-bone tender, and the lemon-herb sauce was flavorful and aromatic. I served it with roasted vegetables and mashed potatoes, and it was a hit with my guests.


Rumana Kawsar
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This slow-cooker whole chicken with lemon is a game-changer! The chicken came out incredibly tender and juicy, and the lemon added a delightful brightness and tang. My family loved it, and I'll definitely be making it again soon.