Lemon, Rosemary, and Garlic Slow Cooker Chicken
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Ingredients
For the vegetables:
- 4 carrots, peeled and cut into thirds
- 2 medium onions, peeled and cut into wedges
- 4 medium red potatoes, cut into chunks
- 6 garlic cloves, peeled
For the chicken:
- 1 lemon, zested and halved
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary plus 3 sprigs
- 1 garlic clove, chopped
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 to 5 pound whole chicken, rinsed and patted dry with giblets removed
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
For the vegetables:
- Place the carrots, onions, potatoes, and peeled garlic cloves in the bottom of a 6-quart slow cooker.
For the chicken:
- Place the two lemon halves and 3 rosemary sprigs inside the chicken cavity. In a small bowl combine the lemon zest, chopped rosemary, chopped garlic, and olive oil. Slather the mixture over the chicken and place inside slow cooker on top of the vegetables. Sprinkle the chicken evenly with salt and pepper.
- Cook the slow chicken on low for 4 to 6 hours, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 160°F. The cooking time will depend on the size of the chicken and the slow cooker.
- For crispy skin, place the cooked chicken in a baking dish and broil for about 5 minutes, or until the skin is browned and crispy.