Slow Cooker Lemon Garlic Roast Chicken

Name: Slow Cooker Lemon Garlic Roast Chicken
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 300 min
Total time: 310 min
Yield: 5
Ingredients: 2 kg whole chicken; 2.5 tbsp olive oil; 3 clove garlic, minced; 1 large lemon; 1 tsp dried thyme; 0.5 tsp dried parsley; 0.5 tsp dried oregano; 0.75 tsp salt; 0.5 tsp black pepper; 1 tbsp cornflour/cornstarch mixed with 1 tbsp water; 1 extra lemon

Experience incredibly tender and juicy whole chicken infused with bright lemon and aromatic garlic. This easy slow cooker method finishes with a quick broil for perfectly crispy skin and a savory lemon pan sauce.

Servings5 Portions

Prep Time10 Mins

Cook Time300 Mins

Difficulty

Intermediate

Ingredients

whole chicken
2 kg
olive oil
2.5 tbsp
garlic, minced
3 clove
large lemon
1
dried thyme
1 tsp
dried parsley
0.5 tsp
dried oregano
0.5 tsp
salt
0.8 tsp
black pepper
0.5 tsp
cornflour/cornstarch mixed with 1 tbsp water
1 tbsp
extra lemon
1

Step-by-Step Instructions

Prepare the herb rub: In a small bowl, combine the olive oil, minced garlic, dried thyme, parsley, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Stir until the mixture forms a thick, sludgy paste. If it is too thick to spread, add a tiny bit more oil.

Season the chicken: Gently loosen the skin over the chicken breast and legs using the back of a spoon. Carefully spoon most of the herb paste under the skin, then use your hands to spread the remaining paste over the outside of the chicken.

Add aromatics: Cut the lemon in half and place the pieces inside the chicken cavity to infuse the meat with citrus flavor from the inside out.

Set up the slow cooker: Place a rack (or a ring of crumpled aluminum foil) at the bottom of the slow cooker. Place the chicken on the rack and sprinkle with an extra pinch of salt and pepper.

Cook: Cover and cook on Low for 5 hours or on High for 3 hours. The chicken is ready when the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C) on a meat thermometer or the juices run clear.