From gainingmommymentum.com
- Carbohydrate 0.1587854375 g
- Cholesterol 0 mg
- Fat 0.0210110416666667 g
- Fiber 0.0767168763160705 g
- Protein 0.0370419791666666 g
- Saturated Fat 0.00353529166666666 g
- Serving Size 1 1 Serving (0g)
- Sodium 24.4925 mg
- Sugar 0.0820685611839294 g
- Trans Fat 0.00240120833333333 g
- Calories 1 calories
Step-by-step
- Line crock pot with liner
- Place chicken along the bottom. If chicken doesn’t fit in a single layer, put larger pieces (breasts, thighs) on the bottom with smaller pieces (wings, legs) on top around the outside.
- Pour beer over chicken.
- Sprinkle spices over chicken.
- Close the lid and allow to cook 6-8 hours on low or 4-6 hours on high if chicken is thawed/fresh. If it is frozen, you may want to up your cooking times a touch or at least aim for the longer end of those cooking windows. Enjoy!
Swapping the canned beer for heavy chicken broth alters the final flavor profile significantly, turning a yeasty note into a clean, savory backbone. Slow-cooked poultry yields a very tender product, but the steaming environment strips away structural crispness entirely. Pairing this bird thoughtfully requires balancing both the moisture level and the muted seasoning from the cooking liquid.
- Serve the meat over a dense bed of polenta or roasted root vegetables to absorb the abundant liquid left in the basin.
- Acidic side dishes like a sharp vinegar-based slaw cut through the heavy fats rendered during the six-hour cook time.
- Store leftover meat in an airtight container with a splash of its cooking juices for up to three days in the refrigerator at 40 degrees Fahrenheit or below.
- Reheat portions gently on the stovetop over medium-low heat rather than the microwave to prevent the proteins from tightening and drying out.
Proper side dish selection rescues a flatly seasoned slow-cooker main. Contrast the soft texture with something crunchy.
