Lemon Herbed Roasted Chicken (Crock Pot)
Cook Time: 10 hours
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 10 hours 5 minutes
Category: One Dish Meal
Keywords: Whole Chicken, Chicken, Poultry, Meat, Easy
Ingredients:
- 3-4 roasting chickens
- 1/4 onion
- 2 tbsp butter (or margarine)
- 1 lemon
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup dried parsley flakes
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp thyme
- 1/4 tsp paprika
Nutrition Information (per serving):
- Calories: 356.4
- Total Fat: 27.1g
- Saturated Fat: 9.1g
- Cholesterol: 117.1mg
- Sodium: 231.2mg
- Carbohydrates: 1.6g
- Fiber: 0.4g
- Sugar: 0.5g
- Protein: 25.4g
Instructions:
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Prepare Chicken: Rinse the roasting chickens well under cold water and pat dry with paper towels. Remove any excess fat from the cavity.
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Stuff and Season: Place the quartered onion inside the cavity of each chicken. Rub the skin of each chicken with butter or margarine, ensuring it’s evenly coated.
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Layer in Crock Pot: Place the prepared chickens into the crock pot.
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Add Herbs and Lemon: Squeeze the juice of the lemon over the chickens, distributing it evenly. Sprinkle the fresh parsley, dried parsley flakes, salt, thyme, and paprika over the chickens.
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Cooking Time: Cover the crock pot with its lid. Cook on LOW setting for 10 hours, or on HIGH setting for 6 hours, until the chicken is tender and fully cooked through.
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Serve: Once cooked, remove the chickens from the crock pot. Allow them to rest for a few minutes before carving. Serve hot, garnished with additional fresh herbs if desired.
This Lemon Herbed Roasted Chicken recipe is perfect for a comforting and flavorful meal with minimal effort. The crock pot method ensures the chicken stays moist and infused with the delicious blend of lemon and herbs. Enjoy this easy-to-make dish any day of the week for a satisfying dinner that will delight your taste buds!
