| Level: | Easy |
| Total: | 6 hr 15 min |
| Prep: | 10 min |
| Cook: | 6 hr 5 min |
| Yield: | 4 to 6 servings |
Ingredients
- 1 whole chicken, 3 1/2 to 4 pounds
- Kosher salt
- Cracked white pepper
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 1/4 cup diced carrot
- 1/4 cup diced celery
- 3 cloves garlic, peeled and smashed
- 3 sprigs fresh thyme
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 4 teaspoons cornstarch
Instructions
- Rinse the chicken both inside and out under cool running water. Pat dry. Season the chicken liberally both inside and out with salt and pepper. Place in a slow cooker. Scatter the onions, carrots, celery, garlic, thyme, and lemon juice over top of the chicken. Cover the slow cooker and set the temperature to high. Cook for 6 hours, undisturbed.
- Remove the chicken from the slow cooker, and pour the accumulated juices into a 2-cup heatproof container. Skim the fat from the top and transfer the liquid to a small saucepan. Dissolve the cornstarch in a small bowl with 2 teaspoons of water and whisk to form a slurry. Whisk the slurry into the juices and bring to a boil over high heat. Cook until thickened, season with salt and pepper, and continue to cook an additional 4 to 5 minutes. Cut the chicken into pieces and serve, with the thickened pan juices ladled over the top.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size | 1 of 6 servings |
| Calories | 436 |
| Total Fat | 29 g |
| Saturated Fat | 8 g |
| Carbohydrates | 5 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 1 g |
| Sugar | 1 g |
| Protein | 36 g |
| Cholesterol | 145 mg |
| Sodium | 745 mg |
Reviews
This was pretty good. Chicken can be so bland – the pan drippings spooned over really make a difference. Next time I will get bolder with additions to the drippings.
I’ve been making this recipe for a few years and it’s simple, but always a hit. To get the most flavor, I make sure to get some of the seasoning under the skin. Also, after I’ve squeezed the lemon, I put the rind in the cavity of the chicken and leave it there while the chicken cooks.
Great standard recipe. I also added extra amount of the veggies including red potatoes which gave it that carb boost for my teens. I also threw in some paprika for a little BAM!
This is a good standard easy recipe. It’s nutritious and tastes good. However, I do double the spices and increase the veggies.