How to Cook a Whole Chicken

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Rinse and dry the chicken.

   Wash the chicken off with cool water, and pat dry with a paper towel.
   
   Also, take the giblets out of the cavity.
   
   Sprinkle the chicken with salt and pepper.
   
   Set the chicken in a slow cooker., You can scatter the vegetables over the top of the chicken.
   
   Smash the garlic cloves with the side of your knife.
   
   Add the garlic to the pot, too.To smash the garlic, place the garlic on a flat surface.
   
   Place a large knife on top of it, flat side down.
   
   Smash the other side of the the knife with your hand. , Leave the chicken alone for 6 hours., Set it on a plate.
   
   Pour the juices into a saucepan.
   
   Skim off as much fat as possible from the top.To skim off the fat, use a spoon to pull the top layer of fat off the top of the juice.
   
   Discard the juice. , Whisk it together to remove any lumps., Whisk it together., Boil the saucepan over high heat, stirring constantly.
   
   When it starts to thicken, cook it another 5 minutes., Cut up the chicken, and use the thickened pan juices as a gravy.
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   Step 2: Add the onions

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   Step 3: carrots

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   Step 4: celery

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   Step 5: and lemon juice to the pot.

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   Step 6: Set the cooker to high.

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   Step 7: Take the chicken out.

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   Step 8: Mix the cornstarch with 2 tablespoons (29.6 ml) of water.

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   Step 9: Pour into the saucepan with the juices.

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    Step 10: Boil the juices.

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    Step 11: Serve in pieces.

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