Update- Try the new Slow Cooker Buttered Lemon Herb Rotisserie Chicken version!
I usually buy Rotisserie chickens for quick meals, but once I learned of this recipe from the Slow Cooker recipe book, I was hooked. Not only does it save money, but it’s delicious. First, rinse the chicken and remove the neck and giblets (you can also buy the chicken with these already removed). Then you prepare the rub, all you need is:
1 broiler/fryer chicken (3.5-4 lbs)
2 Tbsp Paprika
1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper (optional!)
1 1/2 tsp onion powder
2 Tbsp garlic powder or 3 cloves garlic
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
Place all of your ingredients in a small bowl and stir in water by the teaspoon until a paste forms. Spray your slow cooker with cooking spray and place the chicken in, breast side up. I hate the look and feel of raw chicken, but trust me- it will be good when it’s done!
Coat the chicken inside and out with the paste. Cover and cook on low 6-7 hours or on high 3.5-4.5 hours. Make sure the thickest part of the thigh registers at 180 degrees. Wow, how simple is that? You can use the leftover chicken to make a variety of recipes like Chicken and Gnocchi Soup, Quesadillas and Queso Pizza. I made Chicken and Dumplings tonight!
If you’d like to make “real” Rotisserie Chicken, you can find an inexpensive at-home Rotisserie Convection Ovens
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Is there a printable version of this recipe? Would love to try it.
Thanks,
Debbie
I have seen this before but your picture makes me finallly want to try this. this hot weather is a perfect time to try it. Thanks for sharing, can’t wait to try it.
Hi Emily,
Thanks for the response! Can you explain the aluminum foil method to me. My chicken turned out great by the way. I will definitely make this again.
Hi Charmyka, The aluminum foil method would stop the chicken from boiling in it’s own juices.
I just made this today. I am not sure how it tastes just yet but I’m hoping it tastes good. I do have a question though. What is the aluminum foil method that others have posted about? What is it supposed to do for the process. Depending on how this turns out, I’m sure that I will be making this again.
Hi Diane, I’ve never done it with boneless chicken breasts, but I’ve done bone-in and it works great. I bet boneless would get a little dry.
Can you do this with just boneless chicken breasts? What would you have to adjust for say, 4 breasts? Thanks!
The picture shows is BREAT down..the instructions call for breat up… which is it?
I’m making this now, and my house smells wonderful. I can’t wait to taste it tonight. So easy just want I needed to make dinner. Simple, easy, and forget it about.
Just put this in the crock pot for supper. Can’t wait to try it. Nothing could be easier to fix. Will let you know how it turns out.