Whole Crockpot Chicken, Gravy, and Bone Broth
From Dr. Michelle's Kitchen
Whole Crockpot Chicken, Gravy and Bone Broth
Spend a few minutes one morning preparing the chicken and turn on your crockpot. Several hours later you'll find a delicious, fall-off-the-bone, tender chicken in that crockpot with meat, bones, and gravy that will last you for meals!
Ingredients
Chicken
- 1 Large Roasting Chicken
- 2-4 tsp Salt
- 2 tsp Paprika
- Dash of Cayenne Pepper
- 1 tsp Onion Powder
- 1 tsp Thyme
- 1 tsp Black Pepper
- 1/2 tsp Garlic Powder
Gravy and bone broth
- 1/2 Cup Water
- 3 Tbsp Cornstarch
- 1/4 Cup Water
- 1 tsp Apple Cider Vinegar
Directions
Chicken
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In a small bowl, combine the spices: salt, paprika, cayenne pepper, onion powder, thyme, pepper, and garlic powder.
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In a separate bowl, remove any giblets from chicken and clean chicken.
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Using a soup spoon, lift up the skin of the chicken and make a space between the skin and the meat. Rub the spice mixture onto the chicken under the skin and outside of the skin - on both the front and the back.
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Put the chicken in the crockpot (No liquid is needed, the chicken will make its own juices)
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Cook on low 6-8 hours. When finished cooking, the chicken will fall apart because it is so tender.
Gravy
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To make the gravy, strain the juices from the crockpot into a pan and add 1/2 cup water.
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Next, in a separate bowl mix together the cornstarch and 1/4 cup water until combined. Then add to the pan to make a gravy.
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Whisk over medium heat, until thick.
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Season as needed.
Bone broth
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Save all the chicken bones and skin as you remove the meat.
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Put into a crockpot and cover by at least 3-4 inches with water, add 1 t apple cider vinegar
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Cook on low for 20 hours
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Strain the bone broth and discard the bones.
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Enjoy your homeade chicken broth!
