Slow Cooker Whole Chicken Recipe

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If your looking for a recipe to fill your significant other’s heart with love and maybe ideas, then this recipe is for you. This engagement chicken recipe is exactly what you need. This Slow Cooker Whole Chicken recipe is apparently so delicious, it may make your man or woman what to ask you an important question. There are no guarantees that your loved one will ask you for your hand in marriage, but it will leave their hearts and tummies full.

This slow cooker whole chicken recipe is so delicious! The flavor of this recipe will sweep you or a loved one off their feet. This recipe could be made for this upcoming Valentine’s Day if your trying to hint at something special, or just as a meal for any occasion. Be sure to save this recipe for whenever and enjoy and share with friends and family.

Why Is It Called Engagement Chicken?

This Engagement Chicken is just as it sounds. This recipe is thought to be the go-to meal recipe to get your man or women to pop the question. This recipe is known to be the one meal that made a man propose because it was so amazing.

Can I Make This in the Instant Pot Instead?

You can absolutely make this engagement chicken in an Instant Pot. Cooking this recipe in an Instant Pot can help speed up the process a little bit. And, if you’re short on time, it will work out perfectly. Although, using a slow cooker will allow the flavors to imbed in the chicken and make it so tender and juicy. You will want to use the trivet to keep the chicken out of the water and then possibly place it under the broiler in order to crisp up the chicken skin.

What Should I Serve with a Slow Cooker Whole Chicken?

Having a side dish for any meal is a must. For this Crock Pot Chicken, you can add whatever side dish you would like. You can add corn, green beans, or mashed potatoes. You can also serve this with a side salad and/or garlic bread. The options for side dishes to go with this meal are great and just about anything will taste delicious alongside this chicken.

Ingredients

• 2 sweet onions, sliced
• 1 whole chicken, giblets, and extra pieces removed from the cavity
• 1 garlic bulb, cut in half
• 2 lemons, cut in half
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon pepper
• 1 teaspoon oregano
• ½ teaspoon thyme
• 1 teaspoon paprika

For the gravy:

• 1 cup dry white wine
• ¼ cup flour
• 2 cups broth, from under the chicken after it’s cooked

Instructions:

Step 1: Rinse the chicken, discarding any extra pieces from the inside of the chicken. Pat the chicken dry with a paper towel.

Step 2: Create an even layer of the sliced onions on the bottom of the slow cooker and lay the chicken over the onions.

Step 3: Place a garlic half on each side of the chicken. Stuff two lemon halves inside of the chicken cavity. The remaining two lemon halves should be placed on each side of the chicken.

Step 4: Pour the olive oil over the chicken and rub to completely coat. Combine all of the seasonings and sprinkle over the olive oil.

Step 5: Cover the slow cooker and cook for 6 hours or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees between the chicken thigh and breast without touching a bone.

Step 6: Remove the chicken and place on a serving platter. Keep warm.

To make a gravy

Step 7: Transfer the onions and about two cups of the liquid to a medium skillet. Discard the garlic and lemons.

Step 8: Place the skillet over medium-high heat. Add the wine to the chicken renderings and heat until the liquid is hot. Sprinkle in the flour, whisking until thickened.

Step 9: Carve the chicken and serve with the onions and gravy.

Slow Cooker Whole Chicken Recipe

Angela Sellari

If your looking for a recipe to fill your significant other's heart with love and maybe ideas, then this recipe is for you. This moist and tender slow cooker whole chicken recipe, also known as engagement chicken, is exactly what you need.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 6 hours hrs

Total Time 6 hours hrs 15 minutes mins

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Servings 4

Calories 627 kcal

Equipment

• slow cooker

Ingredients

  

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• 2 sweet onions sliced
• 1 whole chicken giblets, and extra pieces removed from the cavity
• 1 garlic bulb cut in half
• 2 lemons cut in half
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1 teaspoon oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon thyme
• 1 teaspoon paprika

For the gravy:

• 1 cup dry white wine
• 1/4 cup flour
• 2 cups broth from under the chicken after it’s cooked

Instructions

 

• Rinse the chicken, discarding any extra pieces from the inside of the chicken. Pat the chicken dry with a paper towel.
• Create an even layer of the sliced onions on the bottom of the slow cooker and lay the chicken over the onions.
• Place a garlic half on each side of the chicken. Stuff two lemon halves inside of the chicken cavity. The remaining two lemon halves should be placed on each side of the chicken.
•  Pour the olive oil over the chicken and rub to completely coat. Combine all of the seasonings and sprinkle over the olive oil.
  
• Cover the slow cooker and cook for 6 hours or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees between the chicken thigh and breast without touching a bone.
•  Remove the chicken and place on a serving platter. Keep warm.

To make a gravy

• Transfer the onions and about two cups of the liquid to a medium skillet. Discard the garlic and lemons.
• Place the skillet over medium-high heat. Add the wine to the chicken renderings and heat until the liquid is hot. Sprinkle in the flour, whisking until thickened.
• Carve the chicken and serve with the onions and gravy.
  

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 627kcalCarbohydrates: 27gProtein: 38gFat: 36gSaturated Fat: 9gSodium: 912mgFiber: 4g

Keyword Slow Cooker Whole Chicken

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