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Whole Chicken Crock Pot Recipe

Recipe #33671 | 1 day | ½ day prep | SERVES 4 (Change Servings)

RECIPE BY: Kathy at Recipezaar

Tender, fall-off-the-bone chicken! Omit the overnight refrigeration if you are in a hurry. For variety, eliminate the onion and substitute a quartered lemon or two, stuffed into the chicken cavity. Chef Shapeweaver had a good suggestion: Use my Fajita Seasoning Mix #28011 as another variation. Thanks!

Posted on: Jul 9, 2002

Ingredients

  • teaspoons salt
  • teaspoons paprika
  • teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • teaspoon onion powder
  • teaspoon thyme
  • teaspoon white pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • large roasting chicken (with pop-up timer if possible)
  • cup onion, chopped
  • Directions

    1. 1
      In a small bowl, combine the spices.
    2. 2
      Remove any giblets from chicken and clean chicken.
    3. 3
      Rub spice mixture onto the chicken.
    4. 4
      Place in resealable plastic bag and refrigerate overnight.
    5. 5
      When ready to cook, put chopped onion in bottom of crock pot.
    6. 6
      Add chicken.
    7. 7
      No liquid is needed, the chicken will make it's own juices.
    8. 8
      Cook on low 4-8 hours.
    9. 9
      Note: I highly recommend a pop-up timer in the chicken because some crock pots cook faster/slower than others (my crock pot cooks this recipe in 4-5 hours).

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    From: Chef #793776

    On Apr 22, 2008

    So easy to make, moist and delicious. I will leave off the cayenne next time for the sake of children. I didn't let it sit overnight, only put on the rub before cooking, and it worked great. I also did not have lemon or onion...but will definitely use the lemon next time. I also put under broiler for a few minutes to crisp. The dripping made great gravy! Yum. I will make again.

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  • From: Chef #764804

    On Apr 22, 2008

    This chicken is amazing. I used the oven, as someone suggested. 5 hours at 250 degrees. It came out perfect! crispy on the outside and moisty on the inside! I have always wanted to make a roasted chicken and this is much more better than any grocery or deli i've ever tried. thankss!!

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    From: LisaLouWho

    On Mar 18, 2003

    I have been making chicken this way since 1999 when I got the recipe from a recipe loop I was in. It is the best!! I usually prepare it the "original" way which calls for roasting it at 250 degrees for 5 hours but when I'm not able to be home I put it in the crockpot. The only other thing I do when I cook it in the crockpot is to transfer the chicken to a baking dish and put it under the broiler to crisp up the chicken a bit. Delish!!

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  • From: Audrey M

    On Oct 29, 2002

    I use my crockpot five times a week. With three kids and their busy after school activities, I need to use a crockpot. This chicken is very moist a great flavor The broth of the chicken makes a wonderful gravy. Remove excess fat and thicken with flour and water. I recommend lifting up the skin and rubbing some of the spices between the meat and skin. This is a keeper.

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    Nutrition Facts

    Serving Size 1 (383g)

    Recipe makes 4 servings

    Calories 748
    Calories from Fat 478 (63%)
    Amount Per Serving %DV
    Total Fat 53.2g 81%
    Saturated Fat 15.2g 75%
    Monounsaturated Fat 22.2g
    Polyunsaturated Fat 11.5g
    Trans Fat 0.0g
    Cholesterol 243mg 81%
    Sodium 2554mg 106%
    Potassium 760mg 21%
    Total Carbohydrate 6.2g 2%
    Dietary Fiber 1.4g 5%
    Sugars 2.2g
    Protein 58.0g 116%
    Vitamin A 1184mcg 23%
    Vitamin B6 1.2mg 60%
    Vitamin B12 1.0mcg 17%
    Vitamin C 4mg 6%
    Vitamin E 0mcg 0%
    Calcium 51mg 5%
    Iron 3mg 21%

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