Name: Herb Roasted Whole Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 6 h
Total time: 6 h 15 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 whole chicken (about 4-5 pounds); 1 tablespoon olive oil or melted butter; Salt and pepper, to taste; 1 teaspoon paprika; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon onion powder; 1 teaspoon dried thyme or rosemary; 1 lemon, cut into wedges; 4 cloves garlic, peeled and smashed; 1 onion, quartered; 1 cup chicken broth or water; Optional: vegetables for roasting (e.g., carrots, potatoes, celery)

1

Remove any giblets from the chicken cavity, and pat the chicken dry with paper towels.

2

Rub the entire chicken with olive oil or melted butter.

3

Season generously with salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and dried thyme or rosemary.

4

Squeeze the lemon wedges over the chicken and place the wedges inside the cavity.

5

Stuff the cavity with garlic cloves and onion quarters.

6

If you're adding vegetables, place them in the bottom of the slow cooker.

7

Place the chicken on top of the vegetables (or directly in the slow cooker if not using vegetables).

8

Pour chicken broth or water into the bottom of the slow cooker.

9

Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 4-5 hours, until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and is tender and easily pulls apart.

10

Carefully remove the chicken from the slow cooker and let it rest for a few minutes before carving.

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