Applewood Cider Slow Cooker Chicken
Servings 8 pieces
Calories 370kcal
Ingredients
- 1 6 lb whole chicken
- 5 cups apple cider divided
- 1/4 cup salt
- 2 Tbsp Applewood rub plus add'l for sprinkling [i.e. Grill Mates]
- 4 Tbsp softened butter
- 2 cloves garlic minced
Instructions
- One day in Advance: Mix together 4 cups of apple cider or apple juice with 1/4 cup of salt. Stir until the salt dissolves.
- Remove giblets from chicken then pour the brine over the chicken and refrigerate. Turn occasionally.
- Prepare: Spray the inside of a 6 quart slow cooker with cooking spray and set on low. Remove the chicken from the brine, and pat dry.
- Mix together 2 tablespoons of applewood rub, two cloves of minced garlic and 4 tablespoons of butter. Rub all over the chicken. Loosen the skin around the breast and leg portions and tuck some of the mixture under the skin, too.
- Sprinkle the top with additional seasoning and center in your slow cooker.
- Pour 1 cup of apple cider or apple juice around the chicken and place the lid firmly on top.
- Cook on low for 6 hours then check for doneness. Depending on how your slow cooker cooks, and the size of the chicken, it may take a little longer likewise if smaller less cooking time.
- Crisp the Skin: Carefully transfer chicken to a sheet pan. Broil, in the oven for 3-5 minutes until the skin is crispy and golden.
- Allow to rest for 10 minutes before carving Drizzle with the pan juices just before serving.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 370kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 86mg | Sodium: 3689mg | Potassium: 380mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 278IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 27mg | Iron: 1mg