Are you looking for an easy way to cook up a whole chicken? Our Crock Pot Fire Bird is fork tender and full of flavor.
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My very favorite way to cook up a whole chicken is in the crock pot. I love how tender the meat turns out. It makes for a great family dinner and the leftovers make great sandwiches or even meat for casseroles. So when I saw a recipe for “Fire Bird” in my new Texas Slow Cooker Cookbook, I knew we would love it. We simplified it a bit, but we just loved the flavor!
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How to Make a Fire Bird in a Slow Cooker
So folks are intimidated by cooking a whole chicken, when truth be told it is one of the easiest slow cooker recipes to get a fail-proof awesome dish every time. How easy is it to make a Crock Pot Fire Bird? SUPER EASY. All you have to do is combine all the ingredients into a paste and spread it under the skin and over the skin. Then slow cook on low for 4-5 hours.
Notes on Crock Pot Fire Bird
- This recipe was adapted from a recipe found in Texas Slow Cooker Cookbook.
- Use any 6 quart slow cooker to cook up this recipe.
- If you prefer crisp skin, you can pop your Fire Bird into an oven safe pan and broil to crisp the skin.
- As with any of our recipes, calorie counts and nutritional information varies greatly depending on which products you choose to use when cooking this dish.
- All slow cookers cook differently, so cooking times are always a basic guideline and should always be tested first in your own slow cooker and time adjusted as needed.
Crock Pot Fire Bird Recipe
Crock Pot Fire Bird
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 Tablespoons Bacon Drippings or Melted Butter
- 1 1/2 Tablespoons Minced Garlic
- 1 Tablespoon Chili Powder
- 2 teaspoons Salt
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 2 teaspoons soy sauce
- 3 1/2 lb Whole Chicken
Instructions
- Place chicken in a 6 quart slow cooker.
- Mix remaining ingredients into a paste.
- Carefully lift the skin of the chicken and spread half of the paste under the skin to flavor the meat.
- Take the rest of the paste and slather the outside of the chicken.
- Cook on low for 4-5 hours or until the chicken is tender.
Notes
- This recipe was adapted from a recipe found in Texas Slow Cooker Cookbook.
- Use any 6 quart slow cooker to cook up this recipe.
- If you prefer crisp skin, you can pop your Fire Bird into an oven safe pan and broil to crisp the skin.
- As with any of our recipes, calorie counts and nutritional information varies greatly depending on which products you choose to use when cooking this dish.
- All slow cookers cook differently, so cooking times are always a basic guideline and should always be tested first in your own slow cooker and time adjusted as needed.
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Just quick clarification… cook on LOW for 4-5 hours?
Thank you!!
Hi Jeannie-
Cooking times are always just a basic guideline, but in general, low 4-5 is a great starting place. Enjoy!
Oh em geeee this looks good! Can’t wait to try it. 🙂
Chris I just saw your Cheese burger recipe, making it for lunch.
Plus the Fire Bird, made copies to make at a later date. You
and your Lovely wife keep up the wonderful work, and I will continue
enjoying your Site, and your delicious recipes.