Ingredients
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1 (4 -5 lb) whole roasting chickens
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3 teaspoons kosher salt (less if you like, this amount approximates the saltiness of the store bought kind)
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1 teaspoon smoked paprika (you can use regular, I like the smoked flavor)
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1 teaspoon onion powder
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1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
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1 teaspoon italian seasoning
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1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
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1/2 teaspoon black pepper
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4 whole garlic cloves
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1 yellow onion, quartered
Instructions
- Spray the inside of a 5 quart or larger crockpot with nonstick spray.
- Combine all dry ingredients. The cayenne and black pepper are optional, I leave them out because I have small toddlers who don't care for "hot" food.
- Rub the dry ingredients all over the chicken, inside and out, and place in crockpot, breast side down.
- If desired, place onion and garlic inside chicken cavity (I don't use these).
- DO NOT ADD ANY WATER.
- Cook 4-5 hours on high, or 8 hours on low.
- The chicken should be so tender it will fall off the bone. If appearance matters to you, just shove the pieces back together on your platter.