Description
A simple and delicious crockpot whole chicken recipe that yields flavorful and tender meat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4–5 pounds whole chicken
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 lemon, halved
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 2 teaspoons fine sea salt
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried or 1 tablespoon fresh minced rosemary
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
Instructions
- Pat chicken dry, rub with olive oil, and season with salt, pepper, garlic, rosemary, and thyme.
- Place lemon halves inside the cavity of the chicken.
- Cook breast-side up in crockpot on high for 2-3 hours or low for 4-5 hours.
- Broil chicken for 5-10 minutes if crispy skin is desired.
Notes
- Make sure to check the internal temperature of the chicken; it should reach 165°F.
- Serve with your favorite sides for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4-5 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Crockpot
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of chicken