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6) Crockpot Lemon Herb Whole Chicken

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 4–5 lb whole chicken
  • 1 lemon halved
  • 4 cloves garlic smashed
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 tsp dried rosemary
  • 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 onion quartered
  • 2 carrots cut into large chunks
  • Fresh parsley for garnish optional

Method
 

  1. Place onions and carrots in the bottom of the crockpot to form a bed.
  2. Rub chicken with olive oil, salt, pepper, thyme, and rosemary; tuck lemon halves and garlic into the cavity.
  3. Place the chicken on top of the vegetables, pour broth around (not over) the bird.
  4. Cook on low for 6–7 hours or high for 3–4 hours, until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
  5. Remove chicken carefully, rest 10 minutes, carve, and serve with vegetables and pan juices.