Thursday, July 1, 2010

Slow Cooker Herbed Chicken

In light of this post, an easy and delicious recipe for whole chicken. The timing is quite forgiving, and the chicken comes out incredibly moist, yet with pleasantly crisped skin. This is also a great use for some of the fresh herbs becoming available in abundance at this time of year. Throw some garlic cloves in the cavity, too, if you like.

1 whole chicken (neck, giblets, etc removed)
A bunch of fresh rosemary, sage, oregano, or thyme
Salt and pepper

This will work for any size chicken that fits in your slow cooker. Stuff the cavity with the herbs and don't be shy about it. Sprinkle the bird liberally all over with salt and pepper. Place in the slow cooker and cook on Low for 6-7 hours for a 3-4 lb chicken (a bit longer for a larger one).

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