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Whole Tuscan Chicken

Ingredients

• 3 tsp salt
• 2 tsp paprika
• 1 1/2 tsp dried thyme
• 1/2 tsp garlic salt
• 1/2 tsp dried rosemary
• 1/4 tsp dried oregano
• 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
• 1 lemon, juiced and zested
• 8 cloves minced garlic, divided
• 1 1/2 pounds small red potatoes, quartered
• 1 onion, chopped
• 3 carrots, chopped
• 1 1/2 tbsp olive oil, divided
• 3 1/2 to 4 1/2 pounds whole roasting chicken
• 1 lemon, quartered

Directions

1. Mix spices to form seasoning.
2. Add the lemon zest and 4 minced garlic cloves.
3. Separate chicken skin from breast and drumsticks and place seasoning under the skin.
4. Rub chicken with 1/2 tbsp olive oil.
5. Cover inside and outside of chicken with seasoning and add lemon to the inside.
6. In slow cooker, mix potatoes, onions, carrots, lemon juice, 4 minced garlic cloves and 1 tbsp of olive oil.
7. Put the chicken in the slow cooker.
8. Cook on high for 4 to 6 hours or on low for 6 to 9 hours.
9. Place the chicken in an oven-safe glass dish.
10. Broil at 550 degrees F for 5 to 10 minutes.
11. Serve chicken with vegetables from the slow cooker.

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