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Slow Cooker Lemon Garlic Roast Chicken recipe, served and ready to eat, easy homemade dinner
Olivia Farnsworth

Lemon Garlic Roast Chicken Slow Cooker Cozy Tender Dinner Your Family Will Love

Enjoy this Lemon Garlic Roast Chicken Slow Cooker recipe that delivers a juicy, flavorful whole chicken with minimal effort. Perfect for an easy dinner, weeknight dinner, or family dinner, this garlic lemon chicken recipe combines the convenience of a slow cooker whole chicken with bright citrus and savory herbs for a comforting meal your loved ones will adore.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 hours
Total Time 5 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 5 people
Calories: 478
Ingredients Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 kg / 4 lb whole chicken , patted dry (Note 1)
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1/2 tsp dried parsley
  • 1/2 tsp dried oregano
  • 3/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 2.5 tbsp olive oil (or melted butter), plus extra for drizzling
  • 3 garlic cloves , minced
  • 1 large lemon , all zest + all juice
  • 1 tbsp cornflour/cornstarch mixed with 1 tbsp water
  • 1 extra lemon , just in case

Notes

  • 1. Remove giblets before cooking. Fully thaw if frozen. Adjust cook times for chicken weight.
  • 2. Substitute herbs with your preference or double fresh herbs quantity. Herbs can also be placed inside the chicken.
  • 3. If you don't have a rack, elevate the chicken with foil balls or a foil ring to keep it above liquids.
  • 4. For pressure cooking: add ½ cup water and cook for 24 minutes on high. Release pressure naturally for 10 minutes before quick release.
  • 5. Slow cooker times vary: 4.5 hrs low for 1-1.5kg, 5 hrs low for 1.75-2.25kg, 6 hrs low for 2.5kg. Add 1-2 hrs for very tender meat.
  • 6. Prep ahead by rubbing chicken and refrigerate up to 48 hours. Cooked leftovers keep 3-4 days in fridge.