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Slow cooker spicy sticky chicken recipe. #TexasHomesteader

Slow Cooker Spicy Sticky Chicken

Easy slow-cooker chicken recipe with spicy seasonings like cayenne pepper and paprika. This is our favorite way to enjoy inexpensive whole chicken!

Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword chicken, slow cooker, spicy
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Servings 4 People
Author www.TexasHomesteader.com

Ingredients

INGREDIENTS:

  • 1 whole chicken
  • 1 white onion, quartered
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp cracked black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp thyme
  • 1/2 tsp chili powder
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder
  • 2 tsp salt

Instructions

INSTRUCTIONS:

  1. Remove chicken from packaging and set aside to allow water to drain. In the meantime in a bowl mix the spices.

  2. Rub chicken skin generously inside & out with seasonings, reserving a small amount to sprinkle on top later.

  3. Insert quartered onion into chicken cavity and place chicken in slow cooker. Sprinkle top of bird with remaining seasoning.

  4. Cook on low 8-10 hours or until meat thermometer placed into the thigh section (but not touching bone) reaches 165 degrees.

  5. Remove chicken from slow cooker and allow it to rest for about 5 minutes. Then carve & enjoy.