Description
A tender, aromatic whole chicken slow-cooked with garlic and fresh herbs, finished with a quick broil for crisp skin.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4–5 lb whole chicken, giblets removed
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 6 cloves garlic, 4 minced and 2 whole
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Pat the chicken dry with paper towels to ensure the skin can brown later.
- Mix the softened butter, minced garlic, chopped rosemary, and thyme in a small bowl.
- Rub the herb butter under the skin of the breast and all over the exterior of the chicken.
- Season the inside of the cavity and the outside of the bird with salt and pepper.
- Stuff the whole garlic cloves and extra herb sprigs into the cavity.
- Place the chicken in the slow cooker and cook on Low for 6-8 hours or High for 3-4 hours.
- Carefully transfer the chicken to a baking sheet and brush with olive oil.
- Broil in the oven for 3-5 minutes until the skin is golden brown and crisp.
- Let the chicken rest for 15 minutes before carving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American