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Roast Chicken Dinner
serves 4 to 6 with leftover option
(2) 4 lbs whole chickens or some variation on the weight
*I like to get a 6 or 7 lb chicken and that way I have leftovers for a few meals
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp white pepper
1 tsp thyme
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp cayenne pepper
2 tsp paprika
2-4 tsp salt
Rinse and clean your chicken with cold water. This means take out the giblet packet that is hidden in the open cavity for those that never even knew this was in there! I like to cut off as much of the skin as possible so your end product is not super greasy. Mix all of the seasonings together and rub all over the chicken. Place the chicken breast side up and slow cook for 6-8 hours on high or 8-10 hours on low. That's it...really could it be any easier!!
Here is a look at all the spices...I like a bit more cayenne but you could omit it totally if you don't like some heat.
The chicken all rubbed down...note the skin is, for the majority, removed
Breast side up in the crockpot. If you can get a chicken with those pop up thermometers that's even better. Love those things! The last hour or so I add potatoes...or carrots or onions, whatever you like. That way your veggies aren't mushy in the end.
The finished product. The meat should fall off the bone when done, that's an easy way for you to tell if your nervous about undercooked chicken. Not a bad meal price point either, a 6.73 lb bird at 79 cents/lb! Mmmmm...can you smell the goodness!
So, that's it. Super simple and super good. Now just sit back and listen to the oohs and ahhs from your hubby and your kids as they devour this delicious meal that they think you spent all day cooking. Then relax this evening as your hubby watches the kids since you slaved in the kitchen all day *wink, wink*
this looks really easy!! I work a TON, so this will work out great with my schedule and its soooo easy! thanks soooo much :)
ReplyDeleteDo you not add any liquid at all in there???
ReplyDeleteNope, no liquid at all!!
ReplyDeleteHi Maggie - maybe a dumb question, but do you think I could sub 4-5 chicken breasts instead of a full bird? (just dropped some $$ on lots-o-chicken at Costco this weekend). Looks delicious - thanks!!
ReplyDeleteSure Shelby, it just might be ready a lot sooner especially if they are boneless!
ReplyDeleteMy chook is in the slow cooker and the house smells like a chicken shop! Can't wait for dinner!! Thanks for the great and easy recipe!
ReplyDeleteHave you ever added liquid in order to get a broth? I normally boil a chicken and then save the broth to make soup with the leftover chicken. But we have some REALLY big chickens that would fit better in my crockpot so I was hoping to try that.
ReplyDeleteI never add liquid but you could if you wanted, I would only add 1/2 cup or so as you will gain a bit of liquid from crockpot cooking in general. Just don't take the lid off while cooking!
DeleteDid you make a gravy out of the liquid?
ReplyDeleteI normally don't, but you surely could!
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