Slow-Cooker Pastured Whole Chicken

Ingredients

• 1 Queen City Farm pastured whole chicken (4-5 lb)
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 onion, quartered
• 4 cloves garlic
• 2 sprigs thyme

Directions

1. 1

   Rub the chicken all over with the salt, paprika, garlic powder, and pepper.

2. 2

   Set the onion, garlic, and thyme in the slow cooker and place the chicken on top.

3. 3

   Cook on low for 5 hours, until the thigh reaches 165F and the meat pulls easily.

4. 4

   For crisp skin, broil the whole bird a few minutes before serving.