"Fried" Chicken in Crockpot

2 1/2lbs. fryer chicken, cut into serving pieces

1 C. flour

1 t. salt

1/8 t. fresh ground pepper

1/4 t. garlic powder

1 t. leaf sage or oregano

Rinse chicken pieces and pat dry. Combine flour with remaining ingredients except butter. Toss chicken pieces with flour mixture to coat. In skillet, heat butter to 1/4 inch depth and cook chicken over medium-high heat until brown.