Chicken & spices all loaded up
The crockpot
The finished product
This recipe is very simple to prepare & most of the cooking is done away from you. Since slow cooking the chicken takes 6-8 hours it's best to start in the morning or noon, at the latest, in order to have dinner ready by 6 pm. The chicken is done when the meat is tender & falls off the bones easily. Take care not to put in too much salt since some of the liquid will evaporate, making the flavors more concentrated.
Ingredients:
5- to 6-lb whole chicken
1/2 of a large onion, sliced
2-3 stalks of celery, cut into large pieces
Juice of 1 lemon
2-3 Tbsp of fresh parsley, chopped
1/4 tsp of sea salt
1 Tbsp of dry thyme
1 tsp of paprika
5-6 garlic cloves (whole or minced)
2-inch piece of fresh ginger, sliced
2-3 bay leaves
2-3 dry cardamom pods
Rinse the chicken well & pat dry; remove any excess fat. Place the onion & celery in the cavity of the chicken. Place the chicken in the Crockpot (slow cooking mode). Squeeze the lemon juice over the chicken & sprinkle with the remaining seasonings. Cover & cook on Low for 6-8 hours.
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