My Amish neighbor taught me this method for Sunday dinner. Just 3 ingredients cooked low and slow all afternoon. The meat falls right off the bone and smells absolutely incredible.

water 

Whole chicken, salt, and water on a kitchen counter
Whole chicken, salt, and water on a kitchen counter

Directions

1. Remove the giblets from the chicken if included, then pat the chicken dry with paper towels. Rub the salt all over the outside of the chicken and a little inside the cavity.

Salted whole chicken being prepared on a cutting board
Salted whole chicken being prepared on a cutting board

2. Pour the water into the bottom of a white slow cooker. Place the chicken breast-side up in the slow cooker.

Seasoned whole chicken placed in a white slow cooker
Seasoned whole chicken placed in a white slow cooker

3. Cover and cook on low