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Herb Rubbed Slow Cooker Whole Chicken
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5 from 2 votes

Herb Rubbed Slow Cooker Whole Chicken

This Herb Rubbed Slow Cooker Whole Chicken is the easiest and juiciest roast chicken you’ll ever make! This recipe is allergy friendly (gluten, dairy, shellfish, nut, egg, and soy free) and suits the paleo diet.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time4 hours
Total Time4 hours 10 minutes
Course: Chicken, Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 450kcal
Author: Beth Chen

Ingredients

  • 1 Whole Chicken about 3-4 pounds
  • 3 Onions chopped in quarters
  • 2 cloves Garlic
  • 1 Bay leaf
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano or fresh 1 tablespoon
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Sage
  • 1 tablespoon Dried Thyme or fresh 2 tablespoons
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Pepper AIP Reintroduction, optional
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika or Hungarian Paprika AIP Reintroduction, optional

Instructions

  • Add the 1/2 of one onion, garlic, and bay leaf inside the chicken.
  • Place the remaining onion in the slow cooker. This will be the bed for the chicken.
  • Combine the oregano, sage, thyme, pepper, salt and paprika in a small bowl.
  • Rub the herb mixture over the entire bird.
  • Place the chicken in the slow cooker.
  • Put the top on and cook for 3 1/2 - 4 hours on high. Please note if you use a larger bird your cooking time will need to be increased.
  • Carefully remove from the slow cooker and place in an ovenproof casserole dish.
  • Broil the bird in the oven for 10-15 minutes or until the chicken skin is crisp but not burnt.

Notes

If you're skipping the broiling step, you may want to cook the bird in the slow cooker for 4 hours to ensure that it's fully cooked.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 450kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 37g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 143mg | Sodium: 719mg | Potassium: 480mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 305IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 70mg | Iron: 3mg