How to Slow Roast A Chicken

Today I'd like to talk about what you'll need to make the perfect roast chicken and veggies. It can seem scary to learn how to slow roast a chicken, but there's really nothing to it. If you've ever wondered things like how long do I roast a chicken or what the final temperature for roast chicken should be then this article is for you. 

What You'll Need To Make Roast Chicken and Veggies

To make roast chicken and veggies you'll need a few common kitchen supplies like: 

• A crock pot
• 1 whole chicken
• 12 oz baby carrots
• 2 large sweet potatoes
• 2 tsp salt
• 1 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 2 tsp parsley
• 1/2 tsp sage
• 3/4 tsp onion powder
• 1/4 tsp garlic powder
• 1tsp dill
• 1/2 tsp thyme
• 1/2 tsp rosemary
• 1/2 tsp oregano
• 1 stick of butter or margarine
• A sharp kitchen knife

Now that you've got your supply list take a few minutes to round everything you'll need to make roast chicken and veggies and we'll get started. Don't worry it's easy to learn how to slow roast a chicken. 

How To Slow Roast A Chicken

Alright, now we're all ready to learn how to slow roast a chicken in the crockpot. Get your crockpot and let's jump in!

1. Begin by slicing the sweet potatoes (I cube mine usually) and dumping these, along with the carrots, into the bottom of the crockpot so that they will rest under the chicken as it roasts. Vegetables cook slower than meats here so they need to be closer to the heat source for even cooking of the contents of the pot. 
2. Sprinkle 1 tsp of salt, 1/4 tsp of black pepper, and 1 tsp of dill over the veggies. 
3. Mix the remaining spices together in a small bowl and set aside for now.
4. Slice the stick of butter in half and cut one half into four pieces, set this aside too for just a minute.
5. Now open your chicken carefully with your knife and avoid cutting into the bird or the skin. 
6. When you have the chicken out, lay it in the crockpot over the veggies and pull the neck and giblets out of the interior cavity of the bird. 
7. Now take the 4 small pieces of butter and slide them under the skin of the chicken on the breast. Be careful and leave the skin intact so the butter stays there for crispy skin and moist chicken. 
8. Now sprinkle 1/2 the spice mixture over the chicken and rub it into the breast side and legs to cover the chicken well. 
9. Then pour the remaining spice mixture into the interior cavity of the chicken and rub it in evenly. 
10. Now pop that other 1/2 stick of butter into the same cavity. 
11. Wash your hands
12. Put on the lid to the crockpot and turn on the cooker. Select high or low depending on the time you have and get ready for some delicious roast chicken and veggies. 

Now that you know how to slow roast a chicken you can make a great meal anytime. Serve it with a large green salad and yeast rolls for a great dinner. Use the leftovers (if there are any) to make a small pot of chicken soup or chicken salad for some truly tasty sandwiches.

How Long Do I Roast A chicken?

That's a good question. When asked how long to slow roast a chicken in crockpots it seems everyone has a different answer, but it's about 6-8 hours average.  

when learning how to slow roast a chicken it can be scary to think about raw chicken masquerading under a beautiful golden skin, but with a general time frame for roasting and a good meat thermometer to check the final temperature for roast chicken, this need never be a problem. For an average roasting chicken cooked on low in the crockpot the cooking time will average from around 6 1/2 to 8 hours. When cooking the chicken on high in the crockpot the cooking time can be reduced down to 4 1/2 to 6 hours as long as the chicken is up to the safe temperature before serving. All crockpots and chicken sizes may vary though so adjust your time accordingly and always use a meat thermometer to check your bird before serving. 

Final Temperature For Roast Chicken

Well as we mentioned above, it's never a good idea to guess whether a large roast or poultry is done in the crockpot or oven. It's essential to know the final temperature for roast chicken for food safety. 

To be sure your chicken is done you'll want to take that trusty meat thermometer and stick it right into the fleshy part of the thigh. I use a digital thermometer for accuracy, but it's up to you which model you prefer. Follow the directions from your thermometer and wait the appropriate time, then check the reading. The minimum safe final temperature for roast chicken as recommended by the USDA is 165 degrees Fahrenheit. If your chicken hasn't reached this temp then cook a bit longer until this temperature has been reached. 

Thanks for stopping by to learn how to slow roast a chicken with us today. We'll see you next time here at Secular Homemaking! :)