{"id":129974,"date":"2025-03-13T05:16:27","date_gmt":"2025-03-13T05:16:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/peraltafinancing.com\/recipes\/category-a-b\/baking-category-a-b\/slow-cooker-whole-chicken-bakingqueen74\/"},"modified":"2025-03-13T05:16:27","modified_gmt":"2025-03-13T05:16:27","slug":"slow-cooker-whole-chicken-bakingqueen74","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/?p=129974","title":{"rendered":"Slow Cooker Whole Chicken – BakingQueen74"},"content":{"rendered":" \r\n
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This slow cooker whole chicken<\/strong> recipe is perfect for a Sunday roast or just for everyday meals with veggies and mashed potato. I\u2019ll show you how to make an easy and delicious gravy with the leftover juices too!<\/p>\n\n\n

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It\u2019s great to grab a whole chicken at the shops and have it on hand so you can cook it when you want it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whether that is for your Sunday roast dinner or to enjoy on a weeknight with roast vegetables and some crusty bread, or whatever you prefer, it can\u2019t be easier to throw it in the slow cooker in the morning.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Such an easy and forgiving recipe, it suits all levels of home cooks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Plus you get to use up the leftover chicken in something like a chicken noodle soup<\/a>, and you can use the chicken carcass to make stock<\/a> too.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Why make this recipe<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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\u2714\ufe0f so easy \u2013 prep it and forget it<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2714\ufe0f uses less electricity than roasting in your main oven<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2714\ufe0f adaptable for Sunday roasts with roast potatoes, veg and gravy or for everyday with mashed potato and peas<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2714\ufe0f use the leftover chicken to make soup to stretch it for another day<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Ingredients<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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These are the ingredients you will need. You\u2019ll find the quantities together with the full directions in the recipe card at the bottom of the post.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Instructions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Before you start, read my step-by-step instructions, with photos, hints and tips so you can make this slow cooker whole chicken recipe perfectly every time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Scroll down for the recipe card with quantities and more tips at the bottom of the page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Remove the packaging from the chicken. Combine the oil, salt and pepper, herbs and seasoning in a small bowl. <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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    1. Spoon the seasoned oil over the chicken and rub it all over, evenly.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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      1. Halve the onions and put them in the slow cooker pot.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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        1. Put the chicken in the slow cooker pot, on top of the halved onions.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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          1. Cook on high<\/strong> for 3 hours<\/strong> or on low<\/strong> for 5-6 hours<\/strong>. Check it is cooked through by piercing the meat with a knife or skewer and checking that the juices run clear, or by using a meat thermometer \u2013 check that it has reached at least 74\u00b0C \/ 165 \u00b0F. Don\u2019t forget! <\/strong><\/em>Timings vary depending on the size of chicken you are cooking and the power of your slow cooker itself, so use these timings as a guide.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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            1. If you\u2019d like to brown and crisp up the skin this next step is for you. If you are happy with your chicken fully cooked without crisp skin, perhaps you are removing the skin anyway, then you can omit this step. Transfer the chicken carefully to a roasting tray. Put in a preheated oven (180\u00b0C \/ 350\u00b0F) for 12-14 minutes. Or put it in your air fryer and cook for 10-12 minutes at the same temperature.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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              1. If you\u2019d like to make a simple chicken gravy using the juices from the slow cooker pot, here\u2019s how. Take 3 tablespoons of the juices from the pot and put it in a small saucepan. Heat gently. Add 3 tablespoons of plain flour and mix to combine using a wooden spoon or whisk (here you have made the roux which is the base of the gravy). <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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                1. Make up approx 500 ml \/ 2 cups chicken stock using boiling water and a stock cube\/stock pot. Add a little chicken stock to the pan and whisk well to fully combine, avoiding the formation of lumps. Gradually add the rest of the stock and continue to heat, stirring continuously. Bring the gravy to a simmer, continuing to stir, and it should start to thicken up. <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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                  1. Simmer until the gravy has reached your preferred consistency. If there are any small lumps or pieces of meat\/fat\/skin remaining, sieve them out.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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                    1. Pour the gravy carefully into a jug or gravy boat and serve with your slow cooker roast chicken.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n
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