Whole Slow Cooker-Poached Chicken Recipe

Name: Whole Slow Cooker-Poached Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 bunches scallions; 1 bunch cilantro, stems and leaves; 1 whole chicken (about 4 pounds); 2 celery stalks, chopped into 2-inch pieces; 12 shiitake mushrooms, stemmed; 6 thin slices of ginger; 6 star anise; 1 teaspoon peppercorns (white, if possible); 1 tablespoon plus two teaspoons coarse salt; 8 cups water

Servings: persons

3 bunches scallions
1 bunch cilantro, stems and leaves
1 whole chicken (about 4 pounds)
2 celery stalks, chopped into 2-inch pieces
12 shiitake mushrooms, stemmed
6 thin slices of ginger
6 star anise
1 teaspoon peppercorns (white, if possible)
1 tablespoon plus two teaspoons coarse salt
8 cups water

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In a 5- to 6-quart slow cooker-a smaller slow cooker will be too small-place two bunches of scallions and half the cilantro on the bottom. Then place the chicken on top, breast up. Add the celery, mushrooms, ginger, star anise, peppercorns, and salt. Then add the water, adding more if the chicken isn't covered (or almost covered). Cook on high for 2 to 3 hours (or on low for 4 or more hours), or until the chicken reaches 165 degrees.
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When the chicken is cooked, carve it into portions and divide it among the bowls. Divide the mushrooms among the bowls, too. Strain the broth and ladle it over the chicken and the mushrooms. Coarsely chop the remaining cilantro and scallions and sprinkle them over each bowl. Serve.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 bunches scallions, 1 bunch cilantro, stems and leaves, 1 whole chicken (about 4 pounds), 2 celery stalks, chopped into 2-inch pieces, and more.

Yes, Whole Slow Cooker-Poached Chicken falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Whole Slow Cooker-Poached Chicken

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