KFC-Inspired Chicken (Slow Cooker)

365 Slow Cooker Suppers, by Stephanie O'Dea. I don't think this tastes like KFC, but it is a tasty spice blend and made a good rotisserie-type chicken in the slow cooker.

• Ready In: 6 hrs 15 mins
• Serves: 5

Ingredients

• 1 (4 lb)  roasting chickens, cleaned
• 1  teaspoon paprika
• 1  teaspoon  garlic salt
• 1  teaspoon onion powder
• 1  teaspoon sugar
• 1⁄2 teaspoon  ground thyme
• 1⁄2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground sage
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1⁄4 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1⁄4 teaspoon dried marjoram
• 1⁄4 teaspoon  celery salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon ground cardamom

Directions

1. 1.Use a 6-quart slow cooker.
2. 2.Place the chicken into the insert, breast side down.
3. 3.In a small bowl, combine the remaining ingredients.
4. 4.Rub this spice blend evenly all over the bird, inside and out.
5. 5.Do not add liquid.
6. 6.Cover, and cook on high for 4 hours or on LOW for 6-7 hours.
7. 7.Retain the pan drippings to make rice or mashed potatoes.
8. 8.Check the temperature w/ a meat thermometer to ensure chicken has reached an internal temp of at least 165 before serving.