A delicious budget-friendly dinner made with real food ingredients, Hummus Crusted Chicken with Lemon is an easy slow cooker meal for the whole family.
- 1 whole chicken
- 1/2 cup hummus, original flavor
- 1 lemon, sliced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 tsp black pepper
- 3 Tbsp fresh herbs, finely chopped (or use 1 tablespoon dried herbs) can use rosemary, thyme, parsley, or dill weed
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Rinse the whole chicken under cool water cleaning out the cavity of the chicken (be sure to remove any 'extras' from the chicken that are often found in the cavity such as a bag with the gizzard and/or neck). Pat dry with a paper towel then place in the slow cooker, breast side up.
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Spread the layer of hummus on the breast of the chicken, under the skin of the chicken, and around the wings and legs. Spread the hummus with a spatula or with your hand.
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Cut the lemons in half or in wedges. Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the top of the chicken (roughly the juice from one whole lemon) and fill the cavity of the chicken with the rest of the lemons.
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Carefully add the chicken broth to the slow cooker without pouring onto the top of the chicken as to keep the hummus in place.
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Sprinkle the coarse ground pepper and fresh (or dried) herbs on the chicken.
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Place the lid on the slow cooker and set on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 4-5 hours. Be sure the internal temperature reaches 165.
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Once done, remove the chicken from the slow cooker and place on a platter. Let rest for 10-15 minutes before cutting into the chicken.