2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 tablespoon garam masala
1 tablespoon minced garlic
Salt and Pepper
1 (4 1/2- to 5-pound) whole chicken, giblets discarded
Slow Cooker Size: 5 1/2 to 7 Quarts
Note that garam masala is a boldly flavored spice blend; its potency will vary from brand to brand. Check the temperature of the chicken after 4 hours of cooking and continue to monitor until breast registers 160 degrees and thighs register 175 degrees. You will need an oval slow cooker for this recipe.