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Keto Slow Cooker Lemon Pepper Whole Chicken

Tender slow cooker whole chicken flavored with fresh lemon, garlic, and cracked black pepper for a bright and simple keto meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 380
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 whole chicken 4–5 lb
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 lemons
  • 4 garlic cloves minced
  • 2 tsp black pepper
  • 1½ tsp salt
  • 1 tsp thyme
  • 1 tsp parsley
  • 1 cup chicken broth

Method
 

  1. Dry the chicken and rub with olive oil.
  2. Season with salt, pepper, garlic, thyme, and parsley.
  3. Place lemon halves inside the cavity.
  4. Add chicken broth to the slow cooker.
  5. Place chicken inside and cover.
  6. Cook on LOW for 6 hours.
  7. Check that internal temperature reaches 165°F.
  8. Slice and serve with cooking juices

Notes


Fresh lemon juice added after cooking gives the chicken a brighter flavor.