This Slow Cooker Whole Chicken is my go-to for no hassle, juicy chicken that I use all week long in various recipes. It also provides me with an ongoing stash of homemade chicken stock too. Win win! Show
 I’m not entirely sure why I haven’t already shared this recipe with you all, as I have been cooking my ‘roast’ chicken this way for years. There are so many benefits to cooking your whole chicken slow cooker stylee. Here’s just some off the top of my head:
Does a Slow Cooker Need Water in the Base?The simple answer, is no! Cooking your slow cooker whole chicken ‘dry’ is the easiest way to cook it, albeit not my preferred method. However, if you don’t have the time to deal with the stock, or the freezer space to store it, then this is a handy method. Want to know how? Keep reading… How to Cook a Whole Chicken with no Water or LiquidRemove all packaging, and pop the whole chicken into the slow cooker. I put my chicken in breast side up, but it really doesn’t matter. Simply switch the slow cooker on, and let it run for the timings we offer in the below recipe. When the cooking time is up, switch off the slow cooker and remove the inner bowl onto the work surface to let it cool as quickly as possible. When the chicken is cool enough to handle, shred the meat from the bones and skin. Let the meat quickly cool to room temperature, before storing in an air tight tub in the fridge. Once it it cold you can transfer to the freezer if you like. I like to freeze my cooked meats in portion sizes. Then I can defrost exactly how much I need for a meal. The juice in the bottom of the slow cooker can be added to a gravy, frozen as a little tub of concentrated chicken stock, or simply poured over and mixed through the shredded meat. It’ll congeal once cold and keep the meat moist, juicy and flavourful. If you’re choosing to slow cook your chicken with this dry method, feel free to season your bird first if you like. You can sprinkle it with salt & pepper, fresh or dried herbs. Or why not add some garlic cloves, a lemon cut in half, or maybe some vegetables underneath the chicken to cook and flavour the bird with. Should I wash my Chicken Before Slow Cooking?Here in the UK we’re now advised not to wash our raw chicken before cooking. As water can splash bacteria around your kitchen surfaces, there is a risk of causing food poisoning. Don’t worry though, the low temperatures of the slow cooker are still hot enough to kill any bad bacteria on your meat. How to Make Fresh Chicken Stock in a Slow CookerThis my friends, is where the magic happens! Once your raw whole chicken is snuggled up in the depths of the slow cooker, simply pour a kettle of boiling water over. It doesn’t matter if it totally covers the chicken or not, just be sure not to overfill your slow cooker. I leave around a 2 inch gap at the top of mine, but see your slow cooker instruction manual for your specific models recommendation. As the chicken cooks, the water will be transformed into a delicious, zero effort, chicken stock. You can keep the stock in the fridge for a few days, or pour it into plastic food tubs and freeze as is. However, if you are short on freezer space but still want to maximise this gorgeous golden delicacy, pour it into a large pan and boil on the stove until it’s reduced by half. What you then have is a really concentrated chicken stock that you can pour into an ice cube tray or mini silicone muffin tin and freeze. These chicken stock cubes can be added to all sorts of dishes instead of using shop bought stock cubes with questionable ingredients and hefty price tags. KERCHING! Slow Cooker Whole Chicken with StockHere it is! My perfect slow cooker whole chicken recipe, that leaves you with a wonderful stash of healthy golden chicken stock! Have a read through and give me a shout if you have any questions, or if there is any part to this process that is unclear. Once you’ve done it a couple of times, I’m pretty sure this slow cooker whole chicken recipe will be your money saving go-to for cooking a weeks worth of chicken in one go! Course: Main Course Cuisine: British Keyword: slow cooker whole chicken Servings: 10 Calories: 206 kcal
Nutrition Facts Slow Cooker Whole Chicken Amount Per Serving Calories 206 Calories from Fat 126 % Daily Value* Fat 14g22% Saturated Fat 4g25% Cholesterol 72mg24% Sodium 67mg3% Potassium 181mg5% Carbohydrates 0g0% Sugar 0g0% Protein 17g34% Vitamin A 135IU3% Vitamin C 1.6mg2% Calcium 11mg1% Iron 0.9mg5% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Can you cook in slow cooker without liquid?You only need to add water to a crock pot, if the meal or recipe you're slow cooking requires it. Some meals, like a ham, do not require any liquid to be added. Other recipes, like slow cooker bread or soup, do require water. And finally, some recipes will require added liquid (like broth), but not water.
Can you cook chicken from raw in a slow cooker?Yes, you can put raw chicken in a slow cooker! Slow cookers and Crock-Pots are designed to cook raw meats. The direct heat from the pot, lengthy cooking time and steam created from the tightly covered container destroys bacteria, making slow cooking safe. You can put frozen chicken in a slow cooker, too!
How do I cook chicken without it getting watery?Sear the outside of the chicken on HIGH heat with butter or oil to seal in the juices and flavour. You can also try dredging the chicken in flour to give it a crust. Cook again in high heat with butter or oil to seal.
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