Recently Nathan had to attend a week-long training in Germany. Since the three of us had been there the month prior, Ava and I stayed behind. On day four of the ladies manning the homestead (Ha! Ladies. Manning. You're welcome.), we were hosts to another mommy-and-daughter duo who were flying solo as well.
With Ava as my sous chef (around 9 a.m.), we created a very simple, tasty dish in the Crock-pot, using various staple ingredients from around the kitchen. It goes like this:
1. Slice 1-2 onions into wedges and cover bottom of Crock-pot.
2. Rinse, clean out and pat dry a whole chicken. Place on top of onions.
3. Chop 1-2 carrots into approx. 1-inch chunks. Sprinkle around chicken.
4. Chop 1-2 celery ribs into approx. 1-inch chunks. Sprinkle around chicken.
5. Slice 1 lemon into wedges. Place around chicken.
6. Rub olive oil all over chicken (optional).
7. Sprinkle with seasoning of choice: we used salt, pepper and oregano.
8. Set on low for about 8 hours.
The chicken was so flavorful and tender it literally fell apart! At dinner, we added a side of sweet potatoes for an extra nutrient-dense boost and a little adult conversation for our daily dose of sanity. Dinner complete!
*You know, a whole chicken will actually taste wonderful without anything else added to it in the Crock-pot. It marinates and cooks in its own juices. How much easier can it get?
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