slow-cooker ChartsDATASHEET // CT-SC-047
slow-cookerSTATE: FRESHVERIFIED DATASHEET
How Long to Cook Whole Chicken (3–4 lb) in the slow cooker
Specification: 4-5 lb whole chicken, cavity seasoned with lemon and herbs, placed on 3 balls of aluminum foil in slow cooker
Target Temp
200°F (93°C)
Low & Slow
Total Time
360–480 mins
Total Cook Window
Flip Mark
No Flip
Continuous Cook
Internal Safe Temp
165°F breast / 175°F thigh (74°C / 79°C)
USDA Safe Pull
COOK MODE
Live timer · flip prompt · target temp · rest stage
3-Step Execution Protocol
1
Preheat & Prep
Add whole chicken (3–4 lb) (4-5 lb whole chicken, cavity seasoned with lemon and herbs, placed on 3 balls of aluminum foil in slow cooker) to the slow cooker. Set to 200°F (93°C).
2
Slow Cook
Cook for 360–480 mins. Keep lid on; do not stir unless specified.
3
Check & Rest
Leg joints wiggle loosely; juices run clear yellow; 165°F deep breast and 175°F inner thigh. Confirm internal temperature reaches 165°F breast / 175°F thigh (74°C / 79°C). Rest for 15 minutes before serving.
Verification Basis & Testing Rig
USDA FSIS Whole Poultry Safety Table (165°F); Crock-Pot 'Rotisserie' Style Whole Chicken Recipe.
Pro Tip: Rest the chicken on 3 crushed balls of aluminum foil on the bottom of the pot; elevating the bird keeps it out of rendered chicken fat.
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