Slow Cooker Spiced Whole Chicken
A spice rub gives this delicious slow cooker spiced whole chicken tons of flavor. No added fat makes this recipe super healthy.
Servings: 4
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 sweet onions sliced
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon chipotle chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 (5 to 6 pound) organic chicken rinsed and patted dry
Instructions
- Line bottom of slow cooker with onion slices.
- In a small bowl, mix all spices. Rub spice mixture over the whole chicken.
- Place chicken on top of onions. Cover and cook on low for 5 to 6 hours.
Notes
Use the cooking time as an estimate. The newer slow cookers run hotter than older ones and will cook faster. Chicken is done when it reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees.
Nutrition
Calories: 393kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 116mg | Sodium: 706mg | Potassium: 532mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 814IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 60mg | Iron: 2mg