LEMON-ROASTED CHICKEN

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This lemon-roasted chicken is perfect for spring gatherings. It's light and pairs well with a variety of sides. -Courtney Stultz, Weir, Kansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 4h10m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 broiler/fryer chicken (3 to 4 pounds)
2 celery ribs, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 medium onion, chopped
1 medium apple, sliced
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon minced fresh rosemary or 1 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
2 teaspoons sea salt
1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1-1/2 teaspoons paprika
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon pepper
1 medium lemon, sliced

Steps:

Fill chicken cavity with celery, onion and apple. Tuck wings under chicken; tie drumsticks together. Place in a 6-qt. slow cooker, breast side up. Rub chicken with oil; rub with rosemary, salt, thyme, paprika, garlic and pepper. Top with lemon., Cook, covered, on low until a thermometer inserted in thickest part of thigh reads at least 170°-175°, 4-5 hours. Remove chicken from slow cooker; tent with foil. Discard vegetables and apple. Let chicken stand 15 minutes before carving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 318 calories, Fat 19g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 104mg cholesterol, Sodium 730mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 33g protein.