Slow Roasted Chicken with White Wine Jus

SERVES: 4

COOK TIME: 5 Hr 15 Min

Forget the roasted chicken from the deli! With a minimum amount of prep time, this version is just as convenient. Plus, you get all the tasty 'au jus' to serve over your chicken and side dish.

What You'll Need

1 (5- to 6-pound) whole chicken
1 (1-ounce) package Ranch seasoning mix
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup dry white wine or chicken broth
1 tablespoon white balsamic vinegar

What to Do

Cut chicken in half lengthwise. In a small bowl, stir together seasoning mix and oil; rub chicken with mixture.
Place chicken halves breast side down in a 6-quart slow cooker. Cover and cook on HIGH setting 1 hour. Reduce heat to LOW setting, and cook 4 hours or until done. Remove chicken from slow cooker, reserving drippings.
Place a resealable plastic freezer bag inside a 2-cup glass measuring cup. Pour drippings into bag; led stand 10 minutes (fat will rise to the top). Seal bag; carefully snip off 1 bottom corner of bag. Drain drippings into a small saucepan, stopping before fat layer reaches opening; discard fat and bag. Add wine and vinegar to saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes. Serve over chicken.