Christmas 2025: Make Roast Chicken With Just 5 Ingredients

Last Updated:December 16, 2025, 22:30 IST

This slow cooker roast chicken is a must-try this Christmas.

Looking for a simple yet show-stopping dish this Christmas? This Roast Chicken recipe uses just five ingredients to create a juicy, flavourful centerpiece for your festive table. Easy to prepare and packed with aromatic goodness, it’s perfect for holiday celebrations without the fuss.

Ingredients: 1 onion, 1.5 kg whole chicken, 1 tbsp olive or sunflower oil, 1 tsp paprika, 1 tsp flaked sea salt, black pepper. (Image: Ai-Generated)

Step 1: Scatter the onion over the base of a slow cooker. Remove any trussing string from the chicken and place, breast-side up, on top. (Image: Ai-Generated)

Step 2: Pour the oil into a small bowl. Stir in the paprika, salt and pepper. Brush the oil over the chicken. (Image: Ai-Generated)

Step 3: Now, cover the slow cooker with the lid and cook on high for 4-41/2 hours or until the chicken is tender and thoroughly cooked. The meat should be almost falling off the bones. (Image: Ai-Generated)

Step 4: Remove the lid and pierce the thickest part of the chicken with a skewer and make sure the juices run clear. If you wiggle one of the legs, it should move very easily. (Image: Ai-Generated)

Step 5: Transfer the chicken carefully to a board to rest. (Image: Ai-Generated)

Step 6: Strain the cooking liquor through a sieve and use as a thin gravy. You can also thicken it by simmering in a saucepan or adding a couple of teaspoons of gravy granules. (Image: Ai-Generated)