SLOW-ROASTED LEMON DILL CHICKEN

Slow-Roasted Lemon Dill Chicken image

The lemon and dill in this slow-cooked recipe give the chicken a bright, fresh taste. Pair the entree with a side of noodles or a mixed green salad. -Lori Lockrey, Pickering, Ontario

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 4h20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

2 medium onions, coarsely chopped
2 tablespoons butter, softened
1/4 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1 broiler/fryer chicken (4 to 5 pounds)
1/4 cup chicken stock
4 sprigs fresh parsley
4 fresh dill sprigs
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

Place onions on bottom of a 6-qt. slow cooker. In a small bowl, mix butter and lemon zest., Tuck wings under chicken; tie drumsticks together. With fingers, carefully loosen skin from chicken breast; rub butter mixture under the skin. Secure skin to underside of breast with toothpicks. Place chicken over onions, breast side up. Add stock, parsley and dill., Drizzle lemon juice over chicken; sprinkle with seasonings. Cook, covered, on low 4-5 hours (a thermometer inserted in thigh should read at least 170°)., Remove chicken from slow cooker; tent with foil. Let stand 15 minutes before carving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 429 calories, Fat 26g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 149mg cholesterol, Sodium 565mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 44g protein.