Rubbed Down, Slow Cooked Chicken

Let me tell you what…this chicken should be happy….am I right?

Like many of you, I love to cook! I want my family to all sit down at the dinner table together and enjoy what they are eating. I want my kids when they get older to remember all of the delicious meals mom cooked. I would love to learn how to make some of these gourmet recipes you see on the Food Network.

Then….reality sets in!

…….(As the kids run by, chasing the dog with a stuffed animal hanging out of his mouth!)

So, we as Moms today have a unique challenge. We need to make healthy, delicious meals that are cost effective and not time consuming! Is that even possible?! I think it is. It just takes a little prep work and a crockpot!

At my house I am not too over scheduled yet! I see it coming in the not so distant future. The only extra curricular activity we have right now is my oldest daughter’s soccer. My son wants to do a sport next season. The little one already thinks she does a sport. (We just let her pretend ! Whatever makes her happy!)

The easiest things on those nights are Crockpot suppers! I can throw it in the crockpot in the morning, and not worry about it again until dinner time. In my opinion everyone should have a Crockpot.

Take chicken and remove gizzards, or whatever awful stuff they put inside.

In a bowl mix all of the above spices. If you see something you don’t like, leave it out. Don’t see something you want? Add it!

I came up with this blend myself, and it was the best roast chicken I think I have ever had in the crockpot!

Rub the spices all over the chicken. I lift the skin and rub it underneath on the breast too! It really absorbs the flavor better!

Now place in crockpot, cover and let cook on high for 4-5 hours, or on low for 8. Remember that you want the meat thermometer to read 170 degrees. That way you know your bird is cooked!

If I had my preference I would cook it on high for the 4-5 hours. The chicken was very moist, sliced easily, but wasn’t over cooked and falling apart. It tasted like a rotisserie chicken from the deli, but better!

I am sure it would be just as good on low, but would probably fall apart more due to the low temperature for such a long time.

You could get this ready the night before. Place the chicken in the fridge with the spices on it. I bet it would be even better after the flavors absorbed!

I served the Chicken with White Rice and Broccoli. It was really great! You could change it up and serve with any veggie, or a potato even! I am adding biscuits to the meal total. They would go great with this meal!