1		fryer or roasting chicken (3 to 4 pounds)
1/2	c.	chopped onion
2	tbsp.	butter
		juice of one lemon
1	tbsp.	fresh parsley
2	tsp.	grated lemon peel
1/4	tsp.	salt
1/4	tsp.	dried thyme leaves

Rinse chicken and pat dry with paper towels.  Remove and discard any excess fat.  Place onion in chicken cavity and rub skin with butter.  Place chicken in slow cooker.  Squeeze juice of lemon over chicken.  sprinkle with parsley, grated lemon peel, salt and thyme.  Cover and cook on LOW 6 to 8 hours.

Makes 6 servings