Ingredients

2 tablespoons packed brown sugar 2 teaspoons chili powder 2 teaspoons salt 1 whole chicken (3 to 4 lb)

Steps

  1. Spray 5-quart oval slow cooker with cooking spray.
  2. In small bowl, stir together brown sugar, chili powder and salt.
  3. Pat chicken dry, both inside and outside, with paper towels. Rub chicken all over with brown sugar mixture.
  4. Place chicken, breast-side up, in slow cooker.
  5. Cover; cook on High heat setting 2 1/2 to 3 1/2 hours or until legs move easily when lifted or twisted and thermometer inserted in thickest part of inside thigh reads at least 165°F. Remove chicken from slow cooker; let stand 10 minutes before serving.