Slow Cooker Whole Chicken

Instructions

Combine all seasoning mix ingredients in a small bowl.

Brush chicken with olive oil and rub seasoning into chicken.

Roll up balls of foil and place in the bottom of the slow cooker with 2 thick slices of onion. Place chicken on foil, breast side up so it is slightly lifted off the bottom of the slow cooker.

Cover and cook on low for 7 to 8 hours or high for 4 to 5 hours until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165.

Remove the chicken and place it in a small pan. Broil for 3 to 4 minutes to crisp the skin (optional). Rest for 10 minutes before slicing.

Gravy

Remove foil and onion from slow cooker and turn onto high. If required, add broth to create about 2 cups of liquid.

In a small bowl, combine 4 tablespoons cornstarch with 4 tablespoons water to create a slurry.

Whisk about of the cornstarch into the drippings/broth and let cook on high. Depending on the amount of liquid you may need to add more of the cornstarch slurry to reach desired consistency. Let cook at least 5 minutes before serving.

Taste and season with salt & pepper.

Main Course