Slow Cooked Rotisserie Style Chicken

I love my slow cooker! I'm sure anyone who has a busy schedule and wants a nice home cooked meal without a big hassle would agree. Not only do I appreciate the simplicity of this meal, but I also enjoy the pleasant aroma that fills the air when you first walk through the door after returning from a long day of work. This week I had a craving for rotisserie chicken, but didn't feel like spending the money at a restaurant or grocery store to get one.
I decided to use what I had on hand to get that rotisserie flavor. Making it at home is easy and gives you control over the spices and ingredients. Add your favorite side dish to complete the meal. Enjoy!










 


Rotisserie Style Chicken:  
Serves about 4-6 (with a 3.5-4lb chicken)
Total Time: 7-8 hours on low; 31/2-41/2 hours on high (slow cookers vary on cooking time).        

Ingredients:

• 1 broiler/fryer chicken (3.5-4 lbs)

  2 Tbsp Paprika

  1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper (optional!)

  1 1/2 tsp onion powder

  2 Tbsp garlic powder or 3 cloves garlic

  1 tsp salt

  1/2 tsp black pepper

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  1 whole chicken 3.5-4lbs (wash with warm water & half of a lemon; remove the neck and giblets) pat dry.
  rinse the chicken and remove the neck and giblets
  1 broiler/fryer chicken (3.5-4 lbs)

  2 Tbsp Paprika

  1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper (optional!)

  1 1/2 tsp onion powder

  2 Tbsp garlic powder or 3 cloves garlic

  1 tsp salt

  1/2 tsp black pepper

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• 2 tablespoons of paprika (smoked preferred)
• 1 tablespoon of butter (optional: light butter)
• 6 cloves of garlic (adjust to taste)
• 2 tablespoons of olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
• 11/2 teaspoon onion powder 
• 1 teaspoon salt 
• A dash of dried parsley
• Veggies or potatoes to cover the bottom of the slow cooker (optional, I used carrots & sweet potatoes)
• Olive oil cooking spray

Directions:
1. Spray the bottom of the slow cooker with cooking spray. (optional: arrange the veggies or potatoes [skin-side up] to cover the bottom of the pot).
2. Stuff 1 tablespoon of butter and 6 cloves of garlic inside the chicken.
3. Pour 2 tablespoons of olive oil onto the chicken and massage gently with fingers.
4. Put salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper, onion powder and paprika into a small bowl and mix together. Sprinkle mixture all over chicken and massage in.
5. Place chicken in the slow cooker and cook on low for 7-8 hours or high for 31/2-4 1/2 hours.
6. Every couple hours use a turkey baster to baste the chicken with the juices inside the slow cooker. This will keep the chicken juicy and moist.
7. Once the chicken is cooked, transfer it to an oven-proof baking dish and sprinkle dried parsley on top.
8. Place it under the broiler in your oven for 3-6 minutes (watch it closely to make sure it doesn't burn). This will crisp up the skin to give it a rotisserie style taste.

he rub, all you need is:

1 broiler/fryer chicken (3.5-4 lbs)

2 Tbsp Paprika

1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper (optional!)

1 1/2 tsp onion powder

2 Tbsp garlic powder or 3 cloves garlic

1 tsp salt

1/2 tsp black pepper

- See more at: http://busy-mommy.com/2010/02/how-to-make-your-own-rotisserie-chicken.html#sthash.9HkQNxBQ.dpuf