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Crockpot Rotisserie Chicken (aka Crockpot Whole Chicken)

Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time5 hours
Servings: 4
Calories: 457kcal

Equipment

  • slow cooker

Ingredients

  • 6 - 7 lb whole chicken
  • 2 Tbsp brown sugar
  • 1/2 Tbsp chili powder
  • 1/2 Tbsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • salt to taste
  • pepper to taste
  • olive oil

Instructions

  • Remove innards from chicken, rinse with water and pat dry.
  • Add 4 balls of aluminum foil to bottom of large slow cooker to create a rack for the chicken to cook on.
  • In a small bowl, combine remaining ingredients except olive oil, then rub mixture all over chicken. Place chicken in slow cooker on top of the foil balls.
  • Cover and cook on high 4 - 5 hours, until juices run clear and chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees fahrenheit.
  • For crispy skin, preheat broiler to high and place chicken on a foil lined rimmed baking sheet. Drizzle chicken with a small amount of olive oil and broil 1 - 2 minutes, or until skin is crisp.
  • Slice chicken to serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 457kcal