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Slow Cooker Lemon Roast Chicken

MediterraneanChickenEasy480 minBy Northstar

Ingredients

Servings
4
  • 4 lb whole chicken
  • 1 tsp dried oregano, divided
  • 2 clove garlic, minced, divided
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 0.3 cup water
  • 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.3 tsp black pepper

Instructions

  1. 1

    Wash chicken and pat dry. Season with salt and pepper.

  2. 2

    Sprinkle half the oregano and half the garlic inside the cavity.

  3. 3

    Melt butter in a large skillet and brown chicken on all sides.

  4. 4

    Transfer to slow cooker. Sprinkle with remaining oregano and garlic.

  5. 5

    Add water to the skillet and stir to loosen any browned bits. Pour into slow cooker.

  6. 6

    Cover and cook on LOW for 8 hours. In the last hour, add lemon juice.

  7. 7

    Transfer chicken to cutting board. Skim fat from drippings. Carve and serve with pan juices.