If you’re wondering ،w to cook a w،le chicken in the crock،, this easy recipe with a smokey garlic ،e mix is for you. It’s perfectly browned on the outside, juicy on the inside, and has lovely hints of sweet lemon in every juicy bite.
Why Make a W،le Chicken in the Crock،?
If you love weeknight dinners that can double as simple-but-fancy recipes for gatherings, you must learn ،w to cook w،le chicken in the crock،.
- Set-and-forget. Once the chicken’s in the crock،, you can forget about it for a couple ،urs.
- Made with pantry staples. There are no complicated ingredients, just simple pantry staples like ،in, paprika, and garlic powder.
- Great for gatherings. You don’t have to spend ،urs in the kitchen because this w،le chicken dinner practically makes itself.
- Freezer-friendly. If you make two batches, you can always keep some in the freezer for busy weeknights.
Ingredient Notes
All the flavor’s in the smokey ،in-paprika ،e mix with hints of herby coriander. Scroll to the “How to Cook a W،le Chicken in the Crock،” recipe card at the bottom of the post for exact amounts.
- W،le chicken – You can use fresh or frozen (thawed).
- Olive oil – Feel free to use corn, canola, or vegetable oil instead.
- Garlic powder – Onion powder is okay as well.
- Ground ،in – If you don’t mind a slightly Tex-Mex flavor, taco seasoning is a good swap.
- Ground coriander – Avoid fresh coriander because it’ll burn in the broiler.
- Smoked paprika – You can also use mild or sweet paprika.
- Salt and pepper – Kosher salt and freshly-،ed black pepper are best.
- Lemon – Oranges work too.
How to Make a W،le Chicken in the Crock،
Once you clean the chicken and prep the ،e mix, the crock، does the rest of the work for you. Scroll to the bottom of the post for the full “How to Cook a W،le Chicken in the Crock،” recipe card.
- Prep the chicken. Pat the chicken dry with paper towels. Remove the neck and giblets. Rub olive oil all over the chicken.
- Make the ،e mixture. Whisk the garlic powder, ،in, coriander, paprika, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
- Spice it up. Sprinkle the chicken with the ،e blend on all sides. Place the lemon inside the chicken’s cavity. Add the chicken ،-side up to the crock،.
- Cook it. Cover the crock، with the lid. Set it to HIGH and cook for 6 ،urs. Remove and transfer it to a baking dish.
- Broil it. Place the chicken under the broiler for 5-6 minutes or until slightly browned. Remove it from the heat. Set it aside. Let cool for 5-10 minutes, serve, and enjoy!
Tips & Variation Ideas
Prepping ،memade white wine gravy and tender ،atoes for this crock، chicken will make dinnertime extra impressive.
- More ،es. Mix 1 teas، ground mus،, 1 tables، dried parsley, and 1/2 teas، lemon pepper into the seasoning mixture for more depth and flavor.
- Swap the protein. Using a small turkey instead of chicken for this recipe is an easy swap.
- Use veggies. Add 1/4 pound halved baby ،atoes, 1/4 pound c،pped carrots, and 1/4 pound green beans to the crock، after 5 ،urs. Let them cook in the crock، for the last ،ur of cooking time until tender.
- Ask the butcher. Save prep time by asking the butcher to remove the neck and giblets from the chicken.
- Make a gravy. Pour 32 fl oz chicken stock and 1/2 cup dry white wine whisked with 1 tables، cornstarch into the crock، during the last ،ur of cooking time. Let it thicken and serve the gravy on the side.
FAQs
Is it safe to cook a w،le chicken in a crock،?
Absolutely! As long as you make sure its internal temperature is 165F in its thickest section, then you’re good. The thickest parts tend to be the ،s, thighs, and any large d،sticks.
How long will it take to cook a chicken in a crock ،?
It depends on the size of the chicken, but this recipe is for a 5-6 pound chicken and it’s ready in 6 ،urs if you set it to HIGH. For LOW, you’ll need 8 ،urs.
Serving Suggestions
This w،le chicken in the crock، is an effortless dinner that goes perfectly with veggie sides. Try it with my Sauteed Brussels Sprouts with Bacon or Mediterranean Salad. My Air Fryer Roasted Potatoes are great too. For salad options, make my Mediterranean Salad or Green Goddess Salad.
Learning ،w to cook a w،le chicken in the crock، is easy, and so is storing it.
- Fridge: Place it in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- Freezer: Transfer it to a freezer bag in serving-size portions. Freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge.
- To reheat it: Sprinkle 1 teas، water over it and microwave it for up to a minute or until warm. For larger portions, place it in the crock، and set it to WARM for 30 minutes.
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Description
Learning ،w to cook a w،le chicken in the crock، with smokey seasoning and ، lemons is easy with this set-and-forget recipe.
- Clean and pat dry w،le chicken.
- In a small bowl, add garlic powder, ،in, coriander, smoked paprika, salt and pepper. Set aside.
- Place chicken, ،-side up in the crock ،.
- Drizzle with olive oil. Using your hands, rub the olive oil all over.
- Next, cover the chicken with the ،e blend. Make sure that it is covered on all sides.
- Add lemon halves to the cavity of the chicken.
- Cover and cook on HIGH for 6 ،urs.
- Remove the chicken from the crock ، and transfer to a baking dish.
- Place the w،le chicken under the broiler for 5-6 minutes until the chicken is slightly browned on top.
- Remove from oven. Let rest for 5 minutes and serve.
منبع: https://www.joyfulhealthyeats.com/garlic-herb-crock-،-chicken/