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

Manik Khan
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This is my go-to recipe for whole chicken. It's always a crowd-pleaser and the leftovers are great for sandwiches or salads.


Imesh Kawinda
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I love how easy this recipe is to make. I just threw everything in the slow cooker and let it cook on low for 8 hours. The chicken came out perfectly cooked and juicy.


Rahul singh
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This recipe is a great way to cook a whole chicken if you're short on time. Just throw everything in the slow cooker and let it do its thing.


Abdulkabir Olayinka
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I'm not a big fan of lemon, but I loved this recipe. The lemon flavor was subtle and didn't overpower the chicken.


JS Sabbir
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I love that this recipe uses simple, everyday ingredients. I always have lemons and garlic on hand, so I can make this dish anytime.


Chelsea Forde
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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.


Paulette Niwemuhoza
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I'm not a big fan of chicken, but this recipe changed my mind. The chicken was so moist and flavorful, and the lemon added a nice tang. I will definitely be making this again.


Christina Castillo
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I love how easy this recipe is to make. I just threw everything in the slow cooker and let it cook on low for 8 hours. The chicken came out perfectly cooked and juicy.


Muhammad Faizan
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This recipe is a great way to cook a whole chicken if you're short on time. Just throw everything in the slow cooker and let it do its thing.


Qamar Ramzan
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The chicken is always moist and flavorful, and the lemon adds a delicious brightness.


Reigneth Odumegwu
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I'm not a big fan of lemon, but I loved this recipe. The lemon flavor was subtle and didn't overpower the chicken.


Babar Bangash
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I love that this recipe uses simple, everyday ingredients. I always have lemons and garlic on hand, so I can make this dish anytime.


Nazeef Khan
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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.


MargieAbi Anna
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I was a little skeptical about cooking a whole chicken in the slow cooker, but I'm so glad I tried it. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the meat was fall-off-the-bone tender.


Maryam Ansari
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I'm not a big fan of chicken, but this recipe changed my mind. The chicken was so moist and flavorful, and the lemon added a nice tang. I will definitely be making this again.


Hawantu Noah
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This is my go-to recipe for whole chicken. It's always a crowd-pleaser and the leftovers are great for sandwiches or salads.


Khanzada Zada
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I love how easy this recipe is to make. I just threw everything in the slow cooker and let it do its thing. The chicken came out perfectly cooked and juicy.


Muzzammil khan
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This recipe was a hit with my family! The chicken was so tender and flavorful, and the lemon added a delicious brightness. I will definitely be making this again.