A guest post by Heather Sullivan
Gluten-free /Dairy Free /Nut-free.
Since I don’t know many moms for whom time isn’t an issue, I thought I would introduce this SUPER easy and very delish and nutritious slow cooker whole chicken recipe.
Directions:
I started with an organic, free-range whole bird weighing in at just under 3 lbs and $10. I washed it, dried it and placed it breast side down in my slow cooker.
I then slathered it with the juice of 1 lemon, fresh herbs from the patio (thyme, rosemary and oregano), some chicken rub I had in the pantry, a touch of red pepper, salt, pepper and 4 cloves of garlic (not shown). I threw the juiced lemon in the slow cooker for good measure and turned it on high for 6 hours.
Sam and I went out to play at the water park and when we returned, the house was smelling fantastic and not at all overheated thanks to using the slow cooker, not the oven.
After 6 hours of cooking on high and 1 hour on warm, 4 adults and 2 children enjoyed the juicy, tender chicken that was literally falling off the bone! Next time I may add some celery, carrots, and onion to increase the veggie power! Serve this with a salad of seasonal veggies and you’re all set for dinner!
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