Three meals out of one chicken!

On a budget? Watch this week for three meals you can make out of one roaster chicken.

Meal One - Easy Herbed Garlic and Leek Chicken
• 1 whole roaster chicken
• 12 garlic cloves, peeled and sliced
• 1 TBSP Olive Oil
• 1-2 leeks, sliced
• 4 sprigs of rosemary
• 4 sprigs of thyme
• Coarse Sea Salt
• Fresh Cracked Pepper
• 2 cans of chicken broth or white wine

Wash the whole chicken and pat dry with a paper towel. Ensure that you have removed the gizzard packet from the chicken. Peel and slice the cloves of garlic. Place ½ of the garlic cloves under the skin of the chicken. Place the whole chicken in a crock pot. Rub the outside of the chicken with Olive Oil. Sprinkle the rest of the garlic on top of the chicken. Salt & Pepper the top of the chicken as desired. I am very generous with the pepper. Slice your leeks and sprinkle on top of the chicken. Pour the cans of chicken broth or white wine around the sides of the chicken, being careful not to pour on top. Then add the rosemary & thyme on top of the chicken. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4-5 hours.

Pair with roasted brussel sprouts, beets, carrots, and parsnips for a wonderful meal.

Watch this week for the other two recipes you can make from leftovers of this chicken.