Description
Cook a whole chicken quickly and easily in the Instant Pot.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole chicken (about 4 lbs)
- 1 cup water or chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
Instructions
- Remove giblets and neck from the chicken cavity. Pat the chicken dry with paper towels.
- In a small bowl, mix salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and thyme. Rub the spice mixture all over the outside of the chicken.
- Pour 1 cup of water or broth into the inner pot of the Instant Pot. Place the trivet inside.
- Place the seasoned chicken on top of the trivet, breast-side up.
- Secure the lid and set the valve to sealing.
- Cook on High Pressure for 30 minutes.
- Allow the pressure to naturally release for 10 minutes, then carefully move the valve to venting to release any remaining pressure.
- Remove the chicken from the pot and let it rest for 10 minutes before carving.
Notes
- You can use the liquid remaining in the pot to make a simple gravy.
- For crispier skin, place the chicken under the broiler for 3-5 minutes after cooking, watching carefully to prevent burning.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 30 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Pressure Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 oz cooked meat
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 0
- Sodium: 350
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Unsaturated Fat: 8
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 0
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 33
- Cholesterol: 100
Keywords: Instant Pot, whole chicken, pressure cooker chicken, easy chicken recipe, whole roasted chicken substitute