Yesterday I made a roast chicken in the crockpot. I’ve done cornish game hens this way too, and it turned out really delicious. And probably slightly healthier than the rotisserie chickens from the store.
I don’t remember where I found the original seasoning recipe, but you could add or substitute things (I didn’t have thyme so I used some oregano).
2-3 tsp salt
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp dried thyme
1 tsp italian seasoning
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
1/2 tsp black pepper
Pinch chili powder
4 garlic cloves optional
Mix spices together. Put whole chicken (skin still on) in the crockpot, breast side up. (Don’t forget to check and see if your chicken has the innards. I almost didn’t notice they were still in the bird. I guess if you like that stuff you could leave it in.) Sprinkle seasoning mixture over whole chicken. I also cut up half a stick of butter and put them around the top of the bird, under the skin and in the wing (like mom does to the Thanksgiving turkey). Cook on low heat for 8 or more hours. You don’t need to add additional liquid because the bird has plenty.
It’ll look beautiful in the pot but then fall right apart when you’re ready to take it out.
Enjoy!
mmmmmmmm, butter! Looks good, I’ll have to try it sometime when I know we’re gonna have company.
That looks really good!