Crock Pot Rotisserie Style Chicken
Crock Pot Rotisserie Style Chicken is moist and delicious when you slow cook and season a whole chicken in a crock pot. What I love the most about Crock Pot Rotisserie Style Chicken is that you can change up the flavor by rubbing a different seasoning on the outside of the whole chicken when you put it in the crock pot.
Ingredients
- 5-6 lb Whole Chicken
- 3 tablespoons McCormick's Grill Mates Montreal Chicken Seasoning
- 1 medium onion
- 20 baby carrots
Instructions
- First you need to clean the chicken by removing any gizzards and trimming the tail from the whole chicken.
- Rinse the chicken well under cold water being sure to clean the cavity well.
- Place the chicken on a cutting board or cookie sheet to drain.
- Slice the onion and place the slices and carrots in the crock pot to elevate the whole chicken off the bottom of the slow cooker.
- Pat the whole chicken dry with some paper towels.
- Sprinkle the seasoning all over the skin of the whole chicken then using your hands rub the spices in.
- Lift the chicken and place it in the crock pot on top of the onion slices and carrots.
- Turn the crock pot on to high. Place the lid on and slow cook for 4-5 hours.
- Check the internal temperature of the chicken after cooking for 4 hours. The chicken is cooked thoroughly when the internal temperature at the thickest part of the breast has reached 165 F.
- Once the whole chicken is cooked completely carefully lift it from the crock pot and place it on a serving platter.
- Using a slotted spoon lift the cooked onion and carrots from the crock pot and place them around the chicken on the platter.
- Slice to serve.
Recipe Expert Tips
- Choose the Right Chicken: Opt for a fresh, whole chicken around 4 to 5 pounds. Organic or free-range chickens tend to offer superior flavor and texture.
- Dry Rub Magic: Generously apply a mix of spices such as salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and dried herbs like thyme or rosemary to the chicken before cooking.
- Skip the Liquid: There's no need to add broth or water; the chicken will cook in its own juices, staying moist without getting soggy.
- Elevate Your Chicken: Place balls of aluminum foil or small potatoes at the crock pot's bottom to lift the chicken, allowing for even heat circulation and a crispy exterior.
- Cooking Time Matters: For tender meat, cook on low for 6 to 8 hours or on high for 3 to 4 hours. Low and slow is usually better, but high can work well if you're in a hurry.
- Finishing Touch for Crispiness: After cooking, broil the chicken for a few minutes to crisp up the skin, monitoring closely to prevent burning. This adds a delightful texture contrast to the juicy meat inside.
Nutrition
Serving: 1ServingCalories: 405kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 34gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 136mgSodium: 131mgPotassium: 394mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 864IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 45mgIron: 2mg
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