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Home » Food » Chicken » Spice Rub Crock Pot Chicken

By Sarah Fragoso • 62 Comments • Last Updated January 7, 2019 • Originally Posted May 10, 2010

Spice Rub Crock Pot Chicken

I love, love, love my crock pot and came up with a new and insanely easy spice rub chicken recipe that I hope you all enjoy!

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Spice Rub Crock Pot Chicken

Author Sarah Fragoso

Ingredients

  • 1 5-6 lb free range organic chicken - giblets removed rinsed, and patted dry with paper towels
  • 1 white onion sliced
  • 1  tsp sea salt optional
  • 2 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp cayenne
  • 1 tsp white pepper
  • 1 tsp poultry seasoning
  • 1 tsp garlic powder

Instructions

  1. Cover the bottom of the crock pot with the sliced onions.  Mix all spices in a small bowl and then rub the spice mixture all over the whole chicken.  Place the spiced chicken on top of the onions in the crock pot, cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours (depending on your crock pot).  No need for any liquid, the chicken will cook in it's own juices.  Make sure you spoon the onions and a little bit of the juices over the chicken when you serve it.  I served my chicken with our favorite brussel sprouts, steamed for 5 minutes and then sauteed with a little olive oil, dried dill, garlic powder, and pepper.


Enjoy!

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About Sarah Fragoso

Sarah Fragoso is an international best selling author of 6 books, co-owner of the Chico, CA based gym JS Strength and Conditioning, and founder of the Everyday Paleo franchise. Sarah is the co-host of the popular Sarah and Dr. Brooke Show podcast and she also conducts workshops and retreats on the subjects of nutrition, lifestyle and fitness.

Her message is from the heart and she carries a genuine desire to help other families looking for guidance. These attributes have contributed to her successes and provide the drive to keep the discoveries coming.

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Comments

  1. mike mallory says

    May 10, 2010 at 9:35 am

    Thanks for the recipe….

    but really, no liquid at all?

    Never heard of it, but it sounds like it works…….Either you’re a genius, or you’re completely insane-

    Mike

    Reply
    • Sarah says

      May 10, 2010 at 11:24 am

      Hey Mike, yes I promise – no liquid. And I am for sure more insane than genius… Ha ha!!

      Reply
    • sarah sparks says

      September 8, 2012 at 7:47 am

      i’ve done a lot of recipes with no water, when i do chicken like this i like to put potatoes, onions and carrots or green beans mixed too. the chicken and veggies make their own juices

      Reply
  2. AJ says

    May 10, 2010 at 1:00 pm

    She’s a genius. Thanks for another one Sarah!

    Reply
  3. Beth B says

    May 11, 2010 at 4:45 am

    def. a genius, without her i’d probably be eating turkey slices and cucumber for every meal

    Reply
    • Sarah says

      May 13, 2010 at 8:46 am

      Thanks Beth… : )

      Reply
  4. Chuck O says

    May 11, 2010 at 11:11 am

    Sarah, Just wondering what size CP are you rolling with?
    I really enjoy your site!

    Reply
    • Sarah says

      May 11, 2010 at 5:32 pm

      Hey Chuck!
      I just inspected my crock pot and it doesn’t say the quart size any where on it and the box is long gone but it’s pretty darn big – I can fit a good size whole chicken in it with room to spare. I hope that helps!

      Reply
  5. Natalie says

    May 11, 2010 at 8:02 pm

    Hey Sara
    Ok first thank you for helping me make my body and my husbands tummy happy. I was just wondering about the brussel spouts, did you put the dill and garlic on them? I think I might step out of my I hate them box and try it.
    Thanks again

    Reply
    • Sarah says

      May 13, 2010 at 8:46 am

      Hey Natalie!
      Yes, I sauted the brussel sprouts and while they are cooking I added the dill and garlic. I love them, the key is to not over cook them because when they are mushy, they taste pretty bitter. Good luck!!

      Reply
  6. Julia says

    May 12, 2010 at 8:44 am

    This sounds great! I’m normally a really good cook, but I just haven’t gotten the hang of roasting a whole chicken, so I am really looking forward to trying this 🙂 I just found this site yesterday and am loving it!

    Reply
  7. Craig Avera says

    May 12, 2010 at 3:11 pm

    So after making your chicken from “Two dinner to dish about” and falling in love with it, I am currently making THIS recipe – well actually I already had some and holy cow it’s amazing!!

    My crock pot would like to thank you for inspiring me to bring it out of hibernation and realize how awesome it is!

    🙂

    Reply
  8. Brian says

    May 13, 2010 at 6:34 am

    I noticed in your picture you have the chicken breast side down. Did you cook it that way also?

    Thanks,

    Brian

    Reply
    • Sarah says

      May 13, 2010 at 8:39 am

      Yes, I did cook it breast side down, it turns out juicier that way!

      Reply
  9. Sheila says

    May 13, 2010 at 6:39 am

    Folks I have done the same spice rub for years.. clean 3 birds pat dry rub well inside and out put in a clean trash bag let set in fridge over night.OH BOY DOES THE FLAVOR GO THU OVERNIGHT….. next day put in oven or Roaster oven and bake 225* FOR 6-7 HRS.
    WHEN DONE WE EAT ON ONE, COOL THE OTHERS OUT AND FREEZE IN ZIP LOCK BAGS…. THEY ARE READY WHEN YOU ARE..JUST THAW AND USE..
    When the chix go on sale I buy several to do this with..
    You can also do bone in chix breasts this way and do a whole crock of them drain cool and bag ready to eat ..sure saves time.. sorry this is so long..

    Reply
    • Sarah says

      May 13, 2010 at 8:39 am

      Great ideas Sheila, thank you!!

      Reply
    • Keith says

      September 14, 2011 at 10:48 am

      fyi – you should never use a trash bag for marinating, brining, etc. They are not made for food, and are full of toxic chemicals.

      Reply
  10. Primal Toad says

    May 13, 2010 at 5:02 pm

    I will be buying myself a whole chicken soon – this sounds wonderful!

    Reply
  11. Erika @ Dr.TriRunner says

    May 14, 2010 at 9:58 am

    hi! first time commenting, but long time reading. (well… “long time” as in as long as I’ve been eating paleo!) i was just wondering if i’d have to adjust the recipe at all if I was using chicken breasts and legs, or pieces, instead of a whole chicken? thanks for so many great recipes and tons of inspiration!! it made my transition to paleo that much easier!

    Reply
    • Sarah says

      May 15, 2010 at 2:10 pm

      Hey Erika! I don’t think you would need to adjust the recipe at all, except it might not take as long to cook! Good luck!
      Sarah

      Reply
  12. tumbleweed says

    May 15, 2010 at 2:42 pm

    any suggestions for the giblets? what about throwing them in the crock with the chicken?

    Reply
    • Sarah says

      May 16, 2010 at 1:16 pm

      I am not a big fan of the giblets, but if you like them I see no reason why you couldn’t throw them in with the chicken, just keep in mind that when you are slow cooking something it really takes on the flavors of everything in the pot, so your whole chicken might taste a little giblet-y! Good luck!

      Reply
  13. Lyndi says

    May 16, 2010 at 3:51 am

    This was a great recipe! Chicken was fabulous! I am so glad I came across your blog!! Can’t wait to try more things!!

    Reply
  14. Nicky says

    May 18, 2010 at 8:32 pm

    This chicken was delicious! Thanks for the recipe!

    Reply
  15. Lindsay says

    May 19, 2010 at 2:40 pm

    Hi Sarah,
    Just found you and just found this chicken recipe.
    Wow! It’s by far the easiest and the best tasting chicken I’ve ever made! I’m done with the oven!
    I can’t wait to try your other recipes. Consider me a follower!
    Lindsay

    Reply
    • Sarah says

      May 19, 2010 at 4:38 pm

      Awesome Lindsay! Glad you found the site!! : )

      Reply
  16. Brenda says

    September 11, 2010 at 5:27 pm

    Made the chicken tonight..delicious…just dropped the brussel sprouts in with it later…I feel full!

    Reply
  17. Erin says

    November 14, 2010 at 6:01 pm

    Thanks for this amazing recipe! I found your site after searching for a Paleo crock pot chicken recipe. Your site is now bookmarked!

    It was so easy, and the chicken was falling off the bones and tender. So glad I found your site!

    Reply
    • Sarah says

      November 14, 2010 at 9:52 pm

      Thanks Erin! Glad you found me too!

      Reply
  18. Heidi says

    December 16, 2010 at 6:25 pm

    I love this recipe. I’ve made it 3x so far. With the leftovers I made a chicken salad (usual mayo, then added cranberries to it) then I made bone broth by putting the bones back in the crockpot w/ water and cooking for 24 hrs. I have 3 bags of broth in the freezer now. I think the spices will be fabulous in my next soup.
    Pinon

    Reply
  19. Alyson says

    January 16, 2011 at 11:47 pm

    I’d like to make this recipe, but my fiance and I don’t like dark meat. What changes would I need to make to this recipe if I wanted to use chicken breasts only? Shorter cook time? Some chicken broth?

    Reply
    • Sarah says

      January 17, 2011 at 12:08 am

      Hi Alyson – yes I would add about 1 cup of chicken broth if you were using 4 chicken breasts and cook on low for 6 hours. : )

      Reply
  20. Marci says

    April 22, 2011 at 4:08 pm

    So has anyone tried making this yet with just chicken breast, or tenderloins, or just parts? I’m not a big fan of the “cooking a whole chicken” thing, but this sounds so delicious and amazing!

    Reply
  21. Mark says

    May 17, 2011 at 6:42 am

    I think this is the second recipe in the book, and I tried it last night. I NEVER cook for the family (me, wife, 5 year old son, 3 year old daughter). Everyone loved it! As the seasoning was on the outside of the chicken, it was easy to cut up less “spicey” parts for the kids yet the adults could enjoy a little kick.

    I really needed a practical book like this.

    Reply
  22. Erica Schwaiger says

    May 18, 2011 at 2:31 pm

    I just have to say THANK YOU!! I recently have decided to adopt a more Paleo lifestyle, and this recipe has been a huge help this week. I am a medical student (well, for the next 10 days, then I’ll be a doc…whoa!) and I travel A LOT for my clinical rotations. Right now I am living in a house with a non-working kitchen, except for an old microwave. I had been having a hard time eating paleo entirely on the go, or without a kitchen (a lot of subway salads without cheese or croutons and topped with olive oil). I was paging through your book, and found this recipe. Immediately went to the store and bought a crock pot, two knives, and the ingredients, along with some lettuce leaves and avocado. I’ve eaten a different meal for the last 3 nights with the same essential ingredients and it has been awesome! There are definitely ways to eat Paleo, even with very limited resources 🙂 Kudos to you and your book! I just can’t wait to move into my apartment and finally be able to try all of the other recipes.

    Reply
  23. Carrie says

    June 15, 2011 at 8:32 am

    I make a very similar recipe by adding 1 TBSP of e.v.olive oil to the seasoning and creating a paste. This can be rubbed on chicken breasts and cooked in the crock pot. Another option would be to grill the chicken. It even works as a good marinade if you just have a few marinating minutes before grilling. I also like to add 1 tsp. of cumin to the paste.

    Reply
  24. Karen B. says

    July 21, 2011 at 7:53 am

    LOVE LOVE LOVE this chicken!! I am making it again for dinner tonight–soooo yummy! Thank you for posting such deliciousness!

    Reply
  25. Shannah says

    July 27, 2011 at 1:30 pm

    I will never roast a chicken in the oven again. This was fab! And I made the Sun-dried tomato chicken slaw with the leftovers and had lunch for 3 days. Like!

    Reply
  26. Melodie says

    July 28, 2011 at 9:25 am

    Chicken is in the crock-pot now, smelling up the whole house and making my mouth water! Can’t wait until dinner! I have to say thank you so much for a cookbook that is actually usable, practical, easy and best of all DELICIOUS! I have made probably 7 or 8 of the recipes in your book and every single one has been outstanding! Thank you for making the transition to Paleo so yummy and easy! Even my husband and kiddos (5 & 3 y/o) have been super happy with mama’s new way of cooking!

    Reply
  27. kim says

    August 16, 2011 at 3:45 pm

    I made this on Friday with just 2 bone-in chicken beasts. It was my first receipe I tried from your book and now I wish I had of made more, I’ll never go back to Boston Market armed with this! Amazing!!

    Reply
  28. Jan says

    October 2, 2011 at 6:12 pm

    Do you think this would work if you use a skinless chicken, rubbing the rub right into the meat? Or is the skin necessary for moisture? Do you eat the skin?

    Can’t wait to try it.

    Reply
  29. angela says

    October 30, 2011 at 8:17 pm

    I made this today and I am still in awe of how delicious it was. I used bone in chicken leg quarters instead of a whole chicken since that’s what I had on hand, cooked 5 hours. I also didn’t have poultry seasoning so made my own: rosemary, thyme, sage, pepper. (out of marjoram). It is amazing and fall off the bone juicy. Thank you Sarah! You are awesome.

    Reply
  30. Chelsea says

    November 12, 2011 at 8:44 am

    I’ve been looking for a recipe like this all morning and by the comments, I can tell I want to make it. However; I wanted to add potatos, carrotts, and possibly mushrooms in mine. Would you still reccomend not adding any liquid for this amount of ingredience or should I go for a good chicken stock just to coat?

    Reply
    • Sarah says

      November 12, 2011 at 9:05 am

      You will be amazed at the amount of liquid you will have just from the chicken but if adding veggies, I would just put in maybe 1/2 a cup or so of chicken stock. : ) Enjoy!

      Reply
  31. THeather says

    January 5, 2012 at 8:59 am

    Another long time reader first time poster =) The reviews on this are outstanding so I just have to try it. I’ve given your book to both sets of parents and slowly converting them Paleo! Thank you for all you do and making the transition easy and fun! I love all the real pictures in the book =) Time to cook

    Reply
    • Sarah says

      January 5, 2012 at 9:01 am

      Thank you so much for your comment and I’m so glad you are enjoying the book and thanks for spreading the word to your family!

      Reply
  32. THeather says

    January 5, 2012 at 9:01 am

    Another long time reader first time poster =) The reviews on this are outstanding so I just have to try it. I’ve given your book to both sets of parents and slowly converting them Paleo! Thank you for all you do and making the transition easy and fun! The pictures are great =) Time to cook

    Reply
  33. Melissa says

    January 6, 2012 at 3:28 pm

    For anyone choosing to use chicken breasts:

    This is my FIRST day on Paleo and this is absolutely DIVINE!! Thanks Sarah! 🙂
    I added: Onions, mushrooms, garlic powder fresh ground pepper – sauteed them in olive oil & served atop each breast of chicken before serving.
    Also, I used chicken breast instead of a whole chicken (if doing this, rub each breast w/spice rub, place breasts atop chopped onion in crock pot, then add 1/2 cup broth to your crock pot. Cook on high heat for 2 hrs, reduce heat to low for an additional 45-50 mins; stirring meat amid juice throughout cooking times).
    I served brussel sprouts as a side (Steam sprouts for 5mins; then saute’ them in olive oil w/garlic powder, dill & fresh ground pepper). Both were VERY Yumm-O!! 🙂

    Reply
    • Sarah says

      January 6, 2012 at 8:49 pm

      Awesome Melissa, thank you!!

      Reply
  34. Pat says

    January 10, 2012 at 8:37 pm

    We’re fairly new to Paleo but this recipe was hands-down the best we’ve tried so far. We made the chicken over the weekend, then shredded it a few days later, reheated it in the juice from the crock pot, and served it wrapped in Boston Bibb lettuce leaves. I wanted to go back for more! We bought the chicken on sale and that one chicken will feed the two of us for two dinners for a very low price. Plus, we used the chicken carcass to make some spicy chicken broth. Fabulous – thanks!

    Reply
    • Sarah says

      January 11, 2012 at 7:15 am

      So glad you enjoyed it!

      Reply
  35. Brianna says

    February 5, 2012 at 8:37 am

    I removed the skin on the chicken, hope it works out!

    Reply
  36. Niki says

    September 1, 2012 at 10:27 am

    This is becoming my go-to spice rub for chicken, no matter how I cook it. The only thing I do different is sauteing the onions on the side since I’m the only one who eats them.

    Reply
  37. Snobot says

    October 30, 2012 at 11:04 pm

    I made it today and it was terrible. The chicken was dry even though it was sitting in quite a bit of its own juice. No one in the family liked it so I am putting the chicken back to make broth.

    Reply
    • Sarah says

      October 31, 2012 at 6:45 am

      How long did you cook it for?? It could be that your slow cooker cooks a lot fastar than mine and you just overcooked it? I’m so sorry to hear that this didn’t turn out for you. Typically this dish is a favorite among my readers. Again, I’m so so sorry!

      Reply
  38. Lisa says

    December 22, 2012 at 6:01 am

    My online Paleo buddies suggested I throw a whole chicken in the crockpot and have it remain there the whole weekend, for an instant protein. This is the recipe I found … and have been following for for consecutive weekends. Thank you! <3

    Reply
  39. Mrs. Duh says

    April 17, 2013 at 5:13 pm

    I made this for the first time tonight, and… WOW! It turned out great! The chicken was very moist and the spices gave the chicken excellent flavor. Not to mention the recipe was super easy! Thanks for this, because I’m putting it in regular menu rotation!

    Reply
  40. Anna says

    July 16, 2013 at 8:41 pm

    I wanna cook this but don’t have a slow cooker. What temperature do I cook it in the oven?

    Reply
  41. Anya K says

    July 31, 2013 at 8:23 am

    Could I just use the chicken breast instead ?? not a whole chicken?

    Reply
    • Sarah says

      July 31, 2013 at 11:49 am

      Yes, you can use a chicken breast but the cooking time will be WAY less. It will probably only take a couple of hours on low if you are using just 1 chicken breast. I would also add maybe 1/4 cup of chicken broth because you won’t get as much moisture from a chicken breast unless it’s skin on.

      Reply
  42. Joanna says

    October 22, 2013 at 12:40 am

    I made my first whole chicken using this recipe, excellent and flavorful. I had a lot of juice in my crock pot once done cooking. Can I use this juice as broth for chicken vegetable soup, it was a little greasy, or do I need to discard this juice and remake broth with the carcass in my crock pot?

    Reply
  43. Dan Springer says

    October 29, 2014 at 7:30 am

    Made this yesterday. So good! Plus I make enough so I can enjoy for several more meals. If you haven’t tried this easy recipe…do it, you won’t be sorry! Dan

    Reply

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