Help! Whole chicken in the slow cooker?

[MrsFabuloso]

Ok so there's another chicken thread that has made me want baked chicken for dinner. But instead of a plain old bake I thought I'd do it in the slow cooker. I have never done one in the slow cooker. How do I do it. What can I add with it. I don't have much to put in it, shopping day is Monday, so the fridge, fruit bowl and pantry are all pretty bare. I have garlic, butter, maybe some dried rosemary......what else could I use?? And how do I cook it, should I put oil in, water?? Help!!

[MrsFabuloso]

Anyone?? Gotta get it on soon.....well, now really. Might have to wing it...

[Michelle71]

Just chuck it in It doesn't need water or oil. You can add whatever flavours you like - stuff some garlic, butter and herbs in the cavity or just put it in on it own. Skin doesn't crisp but the flesh is sooooooo moist and falling apart yummy!!

[~Trish~]

I just buy an already marinated chook, chuck it in the slow cooker and cook it on high for about 5 1/2 hours. I don't add any oil or water, you will find that the chicken has heaps of liquid in it by the time it's finished cooking. Too easy!

HTH

[rikki]

Packet of french onion soup over the top and just whack it on. I even put it in frozen if it's a smallish chook. Was one of the first recipes from the slow cooker threads on here.... Sooooooooo yummy! Have passed that recipes on to so many friends. Hmmmm..... do I have a chicken in the freezer?

[MrsFabuloso]

Oh thanks, girls. I put it in with some garlic, rosemary and onions stuffed inside it. Hopefully it will be yummy! It is only a small one, so I'm hoping the fact that it is still half frozen won't matter!

[Olive]

i usually pop it in on a bed of vegies such as potatos and celery, i also rub butter into the top and it crisps for me, though i know of others that have done the same and it hasnt crisped enjoy!