SLOW COOK CHICKEN

There is nothing juicier or tenderer than a fresh roasted chicken prepared in a slow cooker. This is a great recipe for the working family who wants to enjoy a fresh homemade cooked meal during the workweek and doesn’t want to sacrifice good quality cooking. While you’re at work, this chicken dish is cooking and ready to serve when you come home.

Plus this is great for smaller families to enjoy multiple meals from one chicken. Simply carve all the meat from the bones and use your leftovers for chicken salad, chicken chili or even chicken enchiladas… Whatever you could image, this tasty chicken would be the perfect base.

What you’ll need…

Start with a Slow Cooker that is large enough to hold a full-size chicken, like a Perdue Oven Stuffer Roaster.

For the rub…

1 - Teaspoon of Thyme

1 - Teaspoon of Oregano

1/2 - Teaspoon of Garlic Powder

1 - Teaspoon of Sea Salt

1 - Teaspoon of Fresh Ground Pepper

Mix well in a small bowl.

For the chicken…

1 - Lemon, Pierced with a Fork

4 - Cloves of Garlic, Chopped

6 - Sprigs of Fresh Rosemary

6 - Sprigs of Fresh Oregano

Feel free to increase the amount of fresh herbs if you prefer a stronger taste.

Place 2 sprigs of each, rosemary and oregano on the bottom of the slow cooker.

Clean your Oven Stuffer Roaster and remove all parts from the cavity. Separate the skin on the breast of the chicken from the meat with your hands.

Rub the spice mixture all over the chicken until fully covered. Lift the skin on the breast and shove 2 of the chopped garlic cloves and 1 sprig of rosemary and oregano on each side. Place the pierced lemon in the cavity and put the chicken in your slow cooker.

Gently place the remaining rosemary and oregano sprigs on the chicken along with the chopped garlic.

Cover and set your slow cooker for about 5 hours on high (or adjust time as needed as per the directions for your specific model).

Use the juice from the cooked chicken for a nice lightly lemon flavored gravy.

Enjoy!

Lulu B’s Kitchen