Crispy Slow Cooker Chicken - Recipes That Crock! (2024)

Do you like roasting a whole chicken in your slow cooker, but you wish the skin would crisp up like those grocery store rotisserie chicken? This Crispy Slow Cooker Chicken is for you!

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How to Make Crispy Chicken in a Slow Cooker

Cris here.

I just love a whole roasted “rotisserie” chicken from a crock pot. But the one complaint I get from folks who try this recipe is from chicken skin lovers… trouble makers 😉

Slow cookers are fantastic for cooking up a flavorful bird. But slow cookers kind of stink at letting moisture out or the pot. We don’t eat the skin, so it has never been an issue for us.

But this time around is for you chicken skin lovers.

I prepared my bird the same way and cooked it like always.

But at the end of the cooking time, I transferred my bird to a broiler safe pan (and kept the cooking juices — that makes killer chicken stock!). And then I popped my bird under my broiler for about 5 minutes.

The result?

Beautifully crisp skin.

And oh-so flavorful!

What You Will Need for Crispy Slow Cooker Chicken

Ingredients Needed

• 1 whole chicken
• Lawry’s Seasoning Salt to taste

Equipment Needed

• Kitchen scissors or knife to open the packaging
• 2 large, sturdy spatulas to help transfer the chicken from slow cooker to broiler safe pan
• Broiler safe pan
• 6 quart slow cooker

Time Needed

• Prep Time: 5 minutes
• Cooking Time: 6 to 8 hours on low
• Broiling Time: 3 to 5 minutes, watching closely to get crispy skin without burning it

General Notes

• I found my inspiration to go back to an old favorite while flipping throughGooseberry Patch’sSlow-Cookers, Casseroles & Skilletson mytablet.
• Depending on the size of your bird and how your slow cooker cooks, you will want to adjust your time. I have had smaller birds take 6 hours while larger ones take 8 hours. I like my chicken very tender but not completely falling apart. If you overcook it, it will completely fall apart . It will still have a great flavor, but it will not be as good as it is cooked just right.

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• As with any of our recipes, carb counts, calorie counts and nutritional information varies greatly. As a result, your nutritional content depends on which products you choose to use when cooking this dish.The auto-calculation is just an automated estimate and should NOT be used for specific dietary needs.
• All slow cookers cook differently, so cooking times are always a basic guideline. Recipes should always be tested first in your own slow cooker and time adjusted as needed.

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