Roasted Chicken (Slow-Cooker)

slowcookerwholechicken This slow cooker whole chicken is a rotisserie style seasoned chicken made with the help of the crock pot. It's a super easy dinner option and the leftover chicken can be used in countless other dishes. I love rotisserie chicken, but it can be pricey and is often filled with sodium and sometimes even preservatives and other questionable ingredients. This slow cooker roasted chicken has just a few minutes of prep time, you can set it in the morning and come home to have dinner waiting for you.

1 (3-4 lb) whole chicken, neck and giblets removed
cooking spray
1 Tbsp. brown sugar
2 tsp. sea salt
1 tsp. black pepper, freshly ground
½ tsp. garlic powder
½ tsp. onion powder
1 Tbsp. ground smoked paprika

In a small bowl, mix together the brown sugar, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder and smoked paprika.

Coat a large slow cooker with cooking spray. Roll a piece heavy duty aluminum foil into a ring shape to fit into the slow cooker as a rack.

Place the chicken on top of the foil ring. Rub the spice mixture all over the chicken.

Cover and cook on HIGH for 3-4 hours or until thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh registers at 165°F or higher.

Transfer the chicken to a sheet pan or baking dish and broil in the oven for 4-5 minutes or until chicken skin is brown and crispy. Serve.

Makes 4-6 servings.

Cook's Notes: Nutritional facts assume calorie and fat counts for skin. If you're looking to cut calories, remove the skin before eating.