Best Slow Roasted Whole Chicken Recipes

SLOW ROASTED WHOLE CHICKEN

Steps:

• In a small bowl mix together salt, paprika, onion powder, thyme, black pepper and garlic powder.
• Rinse the chicken and inside cavity under cold water, then pat dry using paper towel.
• Rub the chicken all over with oil.
• Rub the inside cavity with minced garlic, then season with white salt (or you may use the spice mixture for the cavity).
• Rub the outside of the chicken all over with the spice mixture.
• Place in a glass dish cover with plastic wrap then refrigerate for up to 8-24 hours.
• Set oven to 275°F.
• Place the chicken in a greased roasting pan, then place the onion quarters inside the cavity.
• Bake uncovered for about 4-1/2 hours or until very tender.
• Tent the cooked chicken with foil and let rest 15 minutes before carving.

SLOW-COOKER ROASTED WHOLE CHICKEN RECIPE - (4/5)

Steps:

• Remove lid from a 6-quart crock pot and preheat on high while you prepare the chicken. Rinse and pat chicken dry with paper towels. Tie legs and wings with thread or string, if desired. Lightly coat chicken with olive oil or olive oil cooking spray. Season chicken with salt, garlic salt, black pepper and paprika, as desired. Place chicken, breast side up, on a small rack that will fit inside the crock pot or 3 to 4 balls of crumpled up aluminum foil to keep the chicken out of the juices. Cover and cook on High for 1 1/2 to 2 1/2 hours or until the thickest part of the chicken registers 180°F on a meat thermometer (time depends on size of chicken and crock pot cooking temperature). Don't check for the first 1 1/2 hours as too much heat will be lost. If you prefer a crispy, browned skin, remove from crockpot to a oven-safe pan and oven broil for a few minutes.