Whole Chicken Crock Pot Recipe

My mother in law visiting so I cooked her favorite dishes. That's why I didn't post new recipes for a while. I decided to cook something different and easy today. I set up my slow cooker with whole chicken. It is very easy:) I found the recipe from online. Here it is website,   http://www.food.com/recipeprint.do?rid=33671.

Ingredients

4 teaspoons salt ( per recipe reviews, 2 tsp is better)
2 teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon thyme
1 teaspoon white pepper
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 large roasting chickens ( with pop-up timer if possible)
1 cup chopped onions (optional)

Directions

In a small bowl, combine the spices.
Remove any giblets from chicken and clean chicken.
Rub spice mixture onto the chicken.
Place in resealable plastic bag and refrigerate overnight.( It is not necessary )
When ready to cook, put chopped onion in bottom of crock pot.
Add chicken. No liquid is needed, the chicken will make it's own juices.
Cook on low 4-8 hours.