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Lemon Garlic Slow Cooker Roast Chicken

Lemon Garlic Slow Cooker Roast Chicken That's Succulent and Easy

This Lemon Garlic Slow Cooker Roast Chicken is juicy, flavorful, and adaptable, perfect for busy nights and family gatherings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 hours
Total Time 5 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 2 kg Whole Chicken Pat dry for optimal skin crisping and flavor absorption.
  • ¾ tsp Salt Adjust based on your taste preferences.
  • ½ tsp Black Pepper Use fresh cracked pepper for best flavor.
  • 2.5 tbsp Olive Oil Can be substituted with melted butter for a richer taste.
For the Seasoning
  • 1 tsp Dried Thyme Fresh thyme can be used as a substitution (double the amount).
  • ½ tsp Dried Oregano Fresh oregano can work as well, just double the quantity.
  • ½ tsp Dried Parsley Switch for fresh parsley if desired.
For the Aroma
  • 3 Garlic Cloves Minced for robust flavor.
  • 1 Large Lemon Zest and juice for balancing flavors.
For the Sauce
  • 1 tbsp Cornflour/Cornstarch Mixed with 1 tbsp water for thickening the sauce.

Equipment

  • slow cooker
  • mixing bowl
  • baking dish
  • Saucepan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine the dried thyme, oregano, parsley, salt, black pepper, and olive oil to form a thick aromatic paste.
  2. Gently use a spoon to carefully loosen the skin of the whole chicken and apply most of the rub underneath.
  3. Cut the lemon in half, squeeze the juice into the chicken cavity, and place the lemon halves inside.
  4. Place the chicken in the slow cooker and cook on low for 5 hours or high for 3 hours.
  5. Once cooked, transfer the chicken to a baking dish, drizzle olive oil on the skin, and broil for 5-10 minutes.
  6. Pour the juices from the slow cooker into a saucepan, mix the cornflour slurry, and simmer until thickened.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 420kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 35gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 700mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Consider serving with roasted vegetables or a refreshing salad. For make-ahead convenience, apply the rub up to 48 hours prior and refrigerate.

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