Pollo Giro
Makes:
4 Servings
Ingredients
*Slow Cooker + Broil Recipe
•1 Whole Chicken
•1 Lemon, sliced
•1/2 Cup, melted Butter
•1/2 Onion
•1 Cup Chicken Broth
Spices:
• 2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp ground black pepper
• 2 tsp dried thyme
• 1 1/2 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
* Pickled Red Onions -
Prepare at least 24 hours in advance .
- 1 Red Onion, sliced
- 1 TBSP Salt
- 1/4 Cup Lemon Juice
- 1 Cup Boiling Water
- add sliced Onions in a Mason Jar, along with the salt and Lemon Juice.
- Pour in the Cup of Boiling Water, add more if Onions aren't covered.
- Close with a Sealing lid, cool slightly before storing in the refrigerator for 24 hours.
- Keep refrigerated after each use.
Preparation
•Pat dry the Whole Chicken
•Stuff the Onion & Lemon slices into the Chickens opening.
•Spread melted Butter on the complete Chicken.
•Mix spices together; rub spice mixture on the Chicken.
•Place Chicken inside the Slow Cooker; Legs down and tucked in.
•Add 1 Cup of Chicken Broth into the Slow Cooker; avoid pouring on Chicken, spices will run off or add the broth before placing Chicken in the Slow Cooker.
•Cover and cook until internal temperature reaches 180°F near the middle bone.
- 4 hours on High
- 8 hours on Low
Broil Chicken in the Oven for 5-10 min for crispy skin.
Enjoy in a Corn Tortilla, with pickled red onions and Cilantro.