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Crockpot Whole Chicken: Discover the Juiciest Recipe!

A simple and delicious recipe for a whole chicken cooked in a crockpot, resulting in juicy and flavorful meat.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 to 4 lb whole chicken
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 lemon halved
  • 4 cloves garlic crushed
  • 1 onion quartered
  • 4 carrots cut into large pieces
  • 4 potatoes cut into chunks
  • 1 cup chicken broth

Method
 

  1. Rub the whole chicken with olive oil, then season it generously with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and dried thyme, making sure to coat the inside of the cavity as well.
  2. Stuff the cavity of the chicken with the halved lemon, crushed garlic, and quartered onion.
  3. Place the carrots and potatoes in the bottom of the crockpot. Pour the chicken broth over the vegetables.
  4. Carefully place the seasoned chicken on top of the vegetables in the crockpot.
  5. Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours or on high for 4 to 5 hours, until the chicken is cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
  6. Once cooked, carefully remove the chicken from the crockpot and let it rest for about 10 minutes before carving.
  7. Serve the chicken with the cooked vegetables and spoon some of the broth over the top for added flavor.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 40gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2g

Notes

  • For extra flavor, add fresh herbs like rosemary or thyme to the cavity of the chicken.
  • You can substitute the vegetables with your favorites, such as sweet potatoes or green beans, based on what you have on hand.

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