Zesty Crockpot Chicken and Couscous

4 tsp. salt
2 tsp. paprika
1 tsp. cayenne pepper
1 tsp. onion powder
1 tsp. thyme
1 tsp. white pepper
1/2 tsp. garlic
1/2 tsp. black pepper
1 whole chicken
1 large onion, sliced thin

Clean the chicken and remove the giblets from the insides. Place the onions on the bottom of the slow cooker. Mix all the spices together and rub all over the chicken. Place the chicken in the slow cooker on top of the onions. Cook on high for 5-6 hours or low for 7-9 hours.

For the couscous:
Use a box of couscous. Cook according to the package directions, except instead of water use the broth and onions from the chicken. Couscous cooks in about 5 minutes, making it perfect for a busy night.

**Shared by Karen Hatley, 01/2010