Baked Slow Cooker Chicken

Ingredients

• 1 whole chicken (about 4-5 pounds)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F. Grease a baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
2. In a small bowl, mix together the olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Rub the mixture all over the chicken.
3. Place the chicken in the prepared baking dish and bake for 1 hour and 30 minutes.
4. After the chicken has cooked for 1 hour and 30 minutes, turn the oven up to 425°F and continue to bake for an additional 30 minutes or until the skin is golden brown and the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165°F.
5. Remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes before carving and serving.

Interesting Facts

• Slow cooking is a great way to get tender and juicy chicken without overcooking it.
• To get a crispy skin, make sure to turn the oven up to 425°F at the end of the cooking time.
• Let the chicken rest for 10 minutes before carving and serving to ensure all of the juices stay inside.