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"Fried" Chicken in the Crock Pot

Quick and easy slow cooker chicken that comes out tasting like you spent time frying it. With just five ingredients and about 15 minutes of prep, this a great weekday meal. Serve with a side salad for a complete meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Course Dinner
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 234 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Crock Pot Slow Cooker The brand of your slow cooker doesn't matter. What does matter is that your slow cooker has a timer so it changes to "keep warm" once the cooking time has elapsed. Any links I've included here are called affiliate links. That means that we may receive a commission if you click these links to shop. There is no cost to you for using our links.

Ingredients
  

  • 6 pieces chicken You can use chicken breasts, drumsticks, chicken thighs, bone-in or boneless.
  • 1 cup whole wheat flour
  • 1 tablespoon paprika Use to taste. If you don't like paprika, you don't have to use all of it.
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup canola oil You can substitute olive oil, avocado oil or whichever is your preferred cooking oil.

Instructions
 

  • Use the canola oil to coat the bottom of the slow cooker.
  • Mix the flour and salt in a large bowl.
  • Dredge or roll chicken piece, one at a time, in the flour mixture.
  • Place the floured piece of chicken in the slow cooker.
  • Repeat until all pieces are coated and in the Crock Pot.
  • Sprinkle with paprika to taste.
  • Place cover on your slow cooker.
  • Set timer to 8 hours on low.

Notes

Any links I've included here are called affiliate links. That means that we may receive a commission if you click these links to shop. There is no cost to you for using our links.
The brand of your slow cooker doesn't matter. What does matter is that your slow cooker has a timer so it changes to "keep warm" once the cooking time has elapsed. This is a great feature for when you set up dinner in the morning before you leave for work or the kids leave for school. Then, if you're delayed in coming home, you know your dinner won't have overcooked.
You can use chicken breasts, drumsticks, chicken thighs, bone-in or boneless. Honestly, use whatever you were able to buy on sale. Another reason I love this recipe is it is budget-friendly.

Nutrition

Calories: 234kcalCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 4gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 584mgPotassium: 152mgFiber: 4gSugar: 0.3gVitamin A: 867IUVitamin C: 0.04mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 1mg

Disclaimer

Please note that nutrient values, if included with the recipe, are estimates only. Variations can occur due to product availability/substitution and manner of food preparation. Nutrition may vary based on methods of origin, preparation, freshness of ingredients, and other factors.

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