Slow Cooked Chicken

[Biccylova]

On a visit to Daughter this morning and saw her put a chicken in the slow cooker, no veg, no liquid just the chicken, on low, they want to eat it about 6ish. I think that is a bit of a dodgy thing to do, surely bacteria can build up to high levels before any cooking takes place. I said as much but she just said she will see how it goes, I'm worried what do you think?

[rowanwitch]

If the lid fits well enough to trap steam it should be ok but should have started on high for about 40 minutes, would just bring the core temperature up a little quicker.

[shaneystar2]

I've cooked umpteen chickens in the slow cooker over the years and haven't poisoned anybody yet.I would have put it on high though for and hour or so before turning it low .The meat will be mouthwateringly tender and fall off the bones and give a lovely stock.No crispy skin though.

[Rockrose]

You don’t need to add liquid as the juices from the chicken will be released. Depending on what time this morning is should be grand

[Biccylova]

That's a relief, thanks all, I was thinking major food poisoning.

[puzzled54]

You can get a meat thermometer to check it if you are worried