Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cracked black pepper
- 1 large onion, cut in eighths
- 1 lemon, cut in quarters
- 1 (5 1/2 to 6 pound) whole chicken
Directions
- Mix paprika, onion powder, thyme, salt and pepper in a small bowl; set aside.
- Place 3/4 of the onion on bottom of slow cooker crock.
- Rinse chicken and pat dry. Add remaining onion and lemon to chicken cavity.
- Sprinkle all sides with seasoning mixture. Place chicken on top of onions in crock.
- Cover slow cooker. Cook on HIGH for 4 hours or LOW for 6 to 8 hours. Chicken is well done when meat temperature registers 165°F in the breast or 175°F-180°F in the thickest part of the thigh.
Serves: 4 to 6
