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Lemon Garlic SLOW COOKER Roast Chicken

Lemon Garlic Slow Cooker Roast Chicken That's Simply Irresistible

This Lemon Garlic Slow Cooker Roast Chicken recipe offers a delightful dining experience with minimal effort, featuring juicy meat infused with the bright flavors of lemon and garlic.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 hours
Total Time 5 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 2 kg Whole Chicken Make sure to pat it dry for crispy skin.
For the Rub
  • 1 tsp Dried Thyme Feel free to swap with sage for a different flavor.
  • 0.5 tsp Dried Oregano Use fresh oregano for a bolder taste but double the amount.
  • 0.5 tsp Dried Parsley You can skip this if you prefer stronger flavors.
  • 0.75 tsp Salt Adjust to your preference.
  • 0.5 tsp Black Pepper Use white pepper if avoiding dark specks.
  • 2.5 tbsp Olive Oil Melted butter is a great replacement for richness.
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced; increase for a stronger garlic flavor.
  • 1 large Lemon Zest and juice; an extra lemon can be added as per taste.
For the Sauce
  • 1 tbsp Cornstarch Mixed with 1 tbsp water; for thickening.

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker
  • Saucepan
  • Broiler

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Prepare the Rub: Mix dried thyme, oregano, parsley, salt, pepper, olive oil, minced garlic, lemon zest, and juice together until you achieve a sludgy consistency.
  2. Loosen Chicken Skin: Gently lift skin of the chicken and place most of the rub underneath it; save some for the outside.
  3. Stuff the Chicken: Insert used lemon halves inside the cavity to infuse more flavor.
  4. Place in Slow Cooker: Set the chicken on a rack, apply remaining rub on top, sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  5. Cook: Cover and slow cook on low for 5 hours or high for 3 hours until internal temperature reaches 75°C (165°F).
  6. Brown the Skin: Drizzle olive oil over the chicken and broil for 5-10 minutes until the skin is golden-brown.
  7. Make Lemon Sauce: Pour cooking juices into a saucepan, add cornstarch mixture, simmer until thickened.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 38gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 700mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Serve with roasted vegetables or a crisp salad for a complete meal. Prepare the chicken with the rub up to 48 hours in advance for convenience.

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