Whole Chicken with Lemon, Thyme and Garlic

1. Rinse and dry the chicken inside and out. Using your fingers, loosen the skin from the body.
2. Evenly tuck lemon slices, garlic and thyme under the skin, as well as several slices and sprigs in the cavity of the bird.
3. Rub the outside with olive oil and season well with salt and pepper.
4. Place chicken in rack (if you are using the pit) and cook on High for 3 to 4 hours or until a meat thermometer reads 180 degrees.

Note: If you will be cooking in a standard slow cooker, just place chicken in the stoneware insert and cook on Low for 6 to 8 hours or on High for 3 to 4 hours.

Source: Rival Crock-Pot BBQ Pit’s “Home Style Recipe Cookbook".