Ingredients
- 1 (6 lb) whole chicken
- 1 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried rosemary
- 1/2 tsp celery seed
- 1/4 tsp turmeric (optional)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Remove giblets from center of chicken (you may need to use a fork to reach down in or turn upright and let fall through).
- In a small bowl whisk together paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, rosemary, celery seed, turmeric and salt and pepper to taste (I use 2 tsp salt 1 tsp pepper).
- Transfer chicken to a 6 or 7 quart slow cooker, sprinkle all over with spice mixture including the inside cavity.
- Cover and cook on high heat for 4 – 5 hours (or low heat for about 8 hours), until center of thigh registers 165 degrees on an instant read thermometer.
- Transfer to a cutting board and let rest 5 minutes then slice and serve warm.
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