Instant Pot Whole Chicken
Cook the most delicious whole chicken quickly and easily in your Instant Pot. This tasty recipe has all of the flavors of a roasted chicken, but it's ready to enjoy in a fraction of the time!
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients
- 4 lbs whole chicken innards removed
- 1 lemon quartered
- 3-4 garlic cloves smashed
- 1 onion quartered
- 1 Tablespoon kosher salt
- 2 teaspoons black pepper
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
Instructions
- Place trivet in the Instant pot and pour 1 cup cold water into the pot.
- Rub seasoning evenly over chicken. Place quartered lemon and onion inside the cavity of the chicken and place chicken on trivet in the Instant pot. Place the lid on and turn the valve to sealing
- Set on high pressure for 24 minutes (or 6 minutes per pound of chicken).
- Once cooking time is finished, allow pressure to release naturally for 20 minutes, quick release remaining pressure. Check the temperature of the chicken with a digital thermometer to be sure it has reached 165 degrees in the thickest part of the chicken thigh.
- Remove chicken from Instant Pot using kitchen tongs and place it on a baking sheet. Place chicken under the broiler for 5 minutes to brown on top. Watch the chicken closely to make sure it doesn’t brown too much.
- Transfer the chicken to a cutting board and let chicken rest for 10 - 15 minutes for the juices to redistribute.
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Notes
- Let chicken come to room temp for 1 hour before cooking for best texture.
- For extra flavor, brine and pat dry before pressure cooking.
- Cook for 6 minutes per pound and use an instant-read thermometer (165°F in the thigh).
- Naturally release pressure for 15–20 minutes.
- Broil for a few minutes after cooking for crispy skin, then rest 15 minutes before carving.
- Don’t toss the bones—use them to make homemade chicken broth!
Nutrition
Calories: 336kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 109mg | Sodium: 1267mg | Potassium: 369mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 382IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 39mg | Iron: 2mg
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