Lunch: Slow Cooker Orange Rosemary Chicken

An easy whole chicken entree that cooks all day in the slow cooker.

Ingredients

1 (3-4 lb) roasting chicken
2/3 cup chicken broth
4 plus 3 slices oranges, divided, quartered, zested
1 medium onion, quartered
4 tablespoons butter, softened
2 tablespoons fresh rosemary, finely chopped, plus 2 sprigs for garnish
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
1/4 cup orange marmalade
1 head garlic

Instructions

In the bottom of slow cooker, add chicken broth, 4 orange quarters and onion. In a small mixing bowl, stir together butter, orange zest, chopped rosemary, salt, pepper and marmalade.
Pat chicken dry and liberally salt and pepper the cavity. Place remaining orange quarters, rosemary sprigs, and garlic inside the cavity. Using your fingers, loosen the skin from the meat. Place half of butter mixture underneath the skin. Rub remaining butter on the outside of the chicken. Place chicken on top of orange quarters and lay three orange slices on top of the bird. Cover and cook on low for 8 to 10 hours, or until juices run clear.

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