Ingredients

2

teaspoons paprika

1

teaspoon garlic salt

1

teaspoon onion powder

1

teaspoon sugar

1

teaspoon chili powder

1/2

teaspoon dried thyme leaves, crushed

1/2

teaspoon dried marjoram leaves, crushed

1/2

teaspoon pepper

1

whole chicken (3 1/2 to 4 1/2 lb)

Preparation

Spray 5- to 6-quart oval slow cooker with cooking spray. In small bowl, mix spice rub ingredients until well blended.

Rub spice mixture on all sides of chicken. Do not tie legs. Place chicken in slow cooker, making sure it fits loosely (leave at least 1 inch of space around chicken).

Cover; cook on Low heat setting 4 to 5 hours or until instant-read meat thermometer inserted in thickest part of inside thigh muscle and not touching bone reads at least 165°F and legs move easily when lifted or twisted. Do not remove lid before 4 hours.