Slow Cooker Whole Chicken

Slow Cooker Whole Chicken

from dinneratthezoo.com
245 min
6 servings

This slow cooker whole chicken is a rotisserie style seasoned chicken made with the help of the crock pot. It's a super easy dinner option and the leftover chicken can be used in countless other dishes!

Ingredients

  • 5 lb whole chicken (neck and giblets removed)
  • cooking spray
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 tablespoon smoked paprika

Directions

  1. 1

    In a small bowl, mix together the brown sugar, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder and smoked paprika.

  2. 2

    Coat a large slow cooker with cooking spray. Roll a piece heavy duty aluminum foil into a ring shape to fit into the slow cooker as a rack.

  3. 3

    Place the chicken on top of the foil ring. Rub the spice mixture all over the chicken.

  4. 4

    Cover and cook on HIGH for 3-4 hours or until thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh registers at 165 degrees or higher. 

  5. 5

    Transfer the chicken to a sheet pan or baking dish and broil in the oven for 4-5 minutes or until chicken skin is brown and crispy. Serve.