Description
Slow cooker rotisserie chicken brings succulent, herb-infused flavors right to your dinner table without complicated techniques. Juicy meat falls off the bone, promising a comforting meal that delights your family with minimal kitchen effort.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 whole chicken (4 to 5 pounds, giblets removed, excess fat trimmed)
Spice Blend:
- 2 ½ teaspoons sweet paprika
- 1 ½ teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons freshly ground pepper
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon ground coriander
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ¾ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground pepper
Sauce Ingredients:
- 1 cup ketchup
- ½ cup packed light brown sugar
- ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons yellow mustard
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- Nonstick cooking spray
Instructions
- Meticulously coat the interior of a 6-quart (5.7 liters) slow cooker with nonstick cooking spray, ensuring complete coverage.
- Arrange 3 to 4 canning jar lid bands across the bottom of the slow cooker, creating an elevated platform for the chicken.
- Craft a robust spice blend by whisking together sweet paprika, garlic powder, freshly ground black pepper, kosher salt, ground coriander, and ground cumin in a small mixing bowl.
- Thoroughly blot the chicken with paper towels, removing excess moisture to promote optimal seasoning adherence.
- Create strategic 1-inch incisions between the thigh and backbone on both sides of the chicken, then methodically massage the spice mixture across the entire chicken surface, including the interior cavity.
- Position the chicken breast-side upward on the prepared lid bands, cover the slow cooker, and cook on low temperature for approximately 7 hours, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Develop a tangy barbecue sauce by combining ketchup, apple cider vinegar, light brown sugar, yellow mustard, kosher salt, chili powder, onion salt, onion powder, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, and freshly ground black pepper in a microwave-safe bowl.
- Microwave the sauce on high for 4 minutes, pausing midway to stir and ensure even heating.
- After cooking, gently extract the chicken from the slow cooker and generously brush with the prepared barbecue sauce, allowing it to rest for 10 minutes to redistribute internal juices.
- Transfer the chicken to a serving platter using tongs and a supporting spatula, presenting additional barbecue sauce on the side for individual preference.
Notes
- Crack the code to restaurant-quality rotisserie chicken without leaving your kitchen, using simple slow cooker magic.
- Canning jar lid bands transform into a DIY genius rack, preventing chicken from swimming in its own juices during cooking.
- Whip up a homemade spice blend with pantry staples, turning everyday ingredients into a flavor explosion.
- Dry the chicken meticulously, creating the perfect canvas for crispy skin and clinging seasonings.
- Slicing chicken skin strategically allows seasonings to dance deep into the meat, guaranteeing every bite bursts with flavor.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 495 kcal
- Sugar: 26 g
- Sodium: 750 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 62 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg