Slow Cooker Whole Chicken
Slow Cooker Whole Chicken
Ingredients
- 3 pounds whole chicken, about 3-4 pounds
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Instructions
- 1
Place the whole chicken into the slow cooker. Ensure it fits comfortably without touching the lid.
⏱️ 1 min
- 2
Pour the olive oil all over the chicken. Using your hands, rub the oil into the skin to coat it thoroughly.
⏱️ 2 min
- 3
In a small bowl, combine the salt, black pepper, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, dried oregano, and cayenne pepper. Mix well to create your seasoning blend.
⏱️ 1 min
- 4
Generously sprinkle the prepared seasoning blend over the entire chicken. Make sure to cover all surfaces, including the underside if possible.
⏱️ 3 min
- 5
Using your hands, rub all the seasonings into the chicken, ensuring it is fully coated and the spices adhere to the oiled skin.
⏱️ 3 min
- 6
Place the lid securely on the slow cooker. Cook on the low setting for 6 to 8 hours, or on the high setting for 3 to 4 hours, until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) in the thickest part of the thigh without touching the bone.
⏱️ 360 min•🌡️ 165
- 7
Once cooked, carefully remove the chicken from the slow cooker. The chicken is now ready to be served whole, or you can shred the meat for meal preparation, sandwiches, or other dishes.
⏱️ 5 min
Kitchen Tools
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Slow Cooker Whole Chicken
- 3 pounds whole chicken, about 3-4 pounds
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Instructions
- 1
Place the whole chicken into the slow cooker. Ensure it fits comfortably without touching the lid.
⏱️ 1 min - 2
Pour the olive oil all over the chicken. Using your hands, rub the oil into the skin to coat it thoroughly.
⏱️ 2 min - 3
In a small bowl, combine the salt, black pepper, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, dried oregano, and cayenne pepper. Mix well to create your seasoning blend.
⏱️ 1 min - 4
Generously sprinkle the prepared seasoning blend over the entire chicken. Make sure to cover all surfaces, including the underside if possible.
⏱️ 3 min - 5
Using your hands, rub all the seasonings into the chicken, ensuring it is fully coated and the spices adhere to the oiled skin.
⏱️ 3 min - 6
Place the lid securely on the slow cooker. Cook on the low setting for 6 to 8 hours, or on the high setting for 3 to 4 hours, until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) in the thickest part of the thigh without touching the bone.
⏱️ 360 min•🌡️ 165 - 7
Once cooked, carefully remove the chicken from the slow cooker. The chicken is now ready to be served whole, or you can shred the meat for meal preparation, sandwiches, or other dishes.
⏱️ 5 min