Tiramisu Posted May 29, 2012 Share Posted May 29, 2012 If so, do I need to add liquid like chicken broth? What if I just added curry spice and onions? Any thoughts for a lazy, hopeless cook? Thanks!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missmoe Posted May 29, 2012 Share Posted May 29, 2012 Yes, and your plan sounds wonderful. I would place the onions on the bottom and the chicken on top. No liquid needed--plenty will come out of the chicken. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amo_mea_filiis. Posted May 29, 2012 Share Posted May 29, 2012 I always add some broth, or water if i am out of broth. Not sure if it must be done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NCBlueberry Posted May 29, 2012 Share Posted May 29, 2012 Yes, you can. :001_smile: I put a little bit of water in the bottom just so it doesn't stick or burn on the bottom and if I want them I add potatoes and onions or whatever else I want and then put the chicken on top. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annie Posted May 29, 2012 Share Posted May 29, 2012 I do it all the time. I usually break up a couple carrots and celery stalks to put on the bottom and rub the chicken with Italian dressing or olive oil and spices. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flopsymopsy Posted May 29, 2012 Share Posted May 29, 2012 I do! I usually ball up aluminum foil on the bottom of the crock and set the chicken on top of that. I add a little liquid, spice her up and she is good to go! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ssexton Posted May 29, 2012 Share Posted May 29, 2012 I like the idea of onions under the chicken! I always crinkle some foil to place on the bottom, pour a little olive oil over the chicken and sprinkle with seasoned salt. Very easy and yummy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soror Posted May 29, 2012 Share Posted May 29, 2012 I do it all the time w/ no liquid at all, just rub it with spices. In the crockpot it is better to remove the skin though as it gets mushy, that helps the flavor get into the meat as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JFSinIL Posted May 29, 2012 Share Posted May 29, 2012 maybe half a cup of liquid to get it started - a lot more will seep out of the bird as it cooks! Make sure to take out any bag of guts, etc. first, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiramisu Posted May 29, 2012 Author Share Posted May 29, 2012 Thanks, everyone! Since I had some broth, I put in a small amount. Then I put chopped onions, celery, and carrots on the bottom. Lastly, the chicken rubbed and topped with Italian dressing. I'm hoping for the best! :) P.S. The gut bag was missing. I searched high and low for it.:confused: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
********* Posted May 29, 2012 Share Posted May 29, 2012 Thanks, everyone! Since I had some broth, I put in a small amount. Then I put chopped onions, celery, and carrots on the bottom. Lastly, the chicken rubbed and topped with Italian dressing. I'm hoping for the best! :) P.S. The gut bag was missing. I searched high and low for it.:confused: 'Round here, you don't get a guts bag with a whole chicken; just with a whole turkey. I think. I hope. Man, I hope I haven't been missing all the guts bags. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
********* Posted May 29, 2012 Share Posted May 29, 2012 My mil says the skin will get crispy just like in the oven if you do no liquid. I have not tried it but I want to. Your mil lies. :D I never add liquid, and my chicken skin always comes out grody. Which doesn't matter, since we don't eat it anyway. But I can't imagine how one would get it crispy in a crockpot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soror Posted May 29, 2012 Share Posted May 29, 2012 http://crockpot365.blogspot.com/2008/10/crockpot-rotisserie-style-chicken.html Here is the recipe I use a lot. No liquid needed but lots of yummy spices. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soror Posted May 29, 2012 Share Posted May 29, 2012 Your mil lies. :D I never add liquid, and my chicken skin always comes out grody. Which doesn't matter, since we don't eat it anyway. But I can't imagine how one would get it crispy in a crockpot. :iagree: I've tried it by keeping the skin on, it does not get crispy at all. I never add liquid to a whole chicken. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katiebug_1976 Posted May 29, 2012 Share Posted May 29, 2012 Yep, I do it all the time! One of the easiest ways to make dinner. Just throw the chicken in, season it, and let it cook on low all day long. Or, you can chop up an onion, some potatoes, & carrots and put them in the bottom of the crock pot. Put chicken on top, season, add a little water or broth (to cover vegies) and cook on low all day. Hope you enjoy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom2samlibby Posted May 29, 2012 Share Posted May 29, 2012 You sure can. Here's a great recipe for chicken. I've made it a couple of times since I found this recipe and it was really good. http://www.100daysofrealfood.com/2011/02/25/recipe-the-best-whole-chicken-in-a-crock-pot/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdventureMoms Posted May 29, 2012 Share Posted May 29, 2012 I never add liquid. It doesn't generally stick. I just throw the chicken in and put some spices on top and go. I'm lazy like that. The skin does not get crispy though. No way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momtoamiracle Posted May 29, 2012 Share Posted May 29, 2012 I remove the skin, rub it with olive oil and spices inside and out, stick an onion in the center and leave it in there. No liquid. Put on high for three hours and then low for another two hours (not necessary but I like it falling off the bone) best crockpot chicken ever! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momtoamiracle Posted May 29, 2012 Share Posted May 29, 2012 You sure can. Here's a great recipe for chicken. I've made it a couple of times since I found this recipe and it was really good. http://www.100daysofrealfood.com/2011/02/25/recipe-the-best-whole-chicken-in-a-crock-pot/ thanks for that site link! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
athena1277 Posted May 29, 2012 Share Posted May 29, 2012 http://crockpot365.blogspot.com/2008/10/crockpot-rotisserie-style-chicken.html Here is the recipe I use a lot. No liquid needed but lots of yummy spices. :iagree: I was going to recommend this recipe, too! I usually make it with boneless, skinless chicken breasts. One day I will get the courage to try to cook a whole chicken. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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