Slow Cooker~250 minComplexity
Slow Cooker Chicken
This Slow Cooker Chicken delivers 52g protein and 699 calories per serving, making it a calorie-dense option for muscle gain phases. Quick prep with 6 servings ready from the stovetop means minimal active cooking time despite the hands-off slow cook. Set it before work and return to a complete protein source that scales your daily macros without kitchen time midweek.
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Ingredients
6 servings
- •4 lbs Chicken, Whole
- •1 Lemon(108g)
- •1 Garlic(2g)
- •0 Parsley, Fresh(15g)
Instructions
- 1Remove the whole chicken from its packaging over a sink and discard any giblets from the cavity. Pat the chicken dry with paper towels.
- 2Cut the lemon in half. Cut one half into quarters and stuff them into the chicken cavity along with the peeled garlic cloves and fresh parsley sprigs.
- 3Place the second lemon half cut-side down in the center of your slow cooker to create a platform. Using a foil sling, carefully lower the whole chicken onto the lemon half, breast-side up.
- 4Cover the slow cooker and cook on high for 4 hours, until the internal temperature at the thickest part of the thigh reaches 165°F.
- 5Using the foil sling, carefully lift the whole chicken onto a baking sheet. Position your oven rack 5–6 inches from the broiler element and set the broiler to low.
- 6Broil the chicken for 5–10 minutes, until the skin is golden brown and crispy.
- 7Remove from the broiler and let the whole chicken rest for 10 minutes before carving.
- 8Divide the carved chicken evenly into 6 airtight containers while still warm. Store refrigerated for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
Nutrition — Per Serving
400
calories
56g
protein
16g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 6g
- Saturated fat
- 5.0g
- Sodium
- 235 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 0.6g
6 servings per batch · ~323g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Slow Cooker Chicken have per serving?
Each serving contains 52g of protein with 699 calories, delivering significant caloric density at 50g fat and 5g carbs. This is the highest-calorie slow cooker option in the PrepForge library.
How long does Slow Cooker Chicken take to prep?
Quick prep time produces 6 servings per batch, making it straightforward for meal prep scaling. The slow cooker method requires minimal hands-on time once cooking begins.
Is Slow Cooker Chicken good for muscle gain?
At 52g protein and 699 calories per serving, this recipe is purpose-built for muscle gain phases where total caloric intake and protein consumption are both priority targets. The high fat content supports hormone production during bulking phases.
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