Description
Learn how to make a juicy and flavorful whole chicken in your Instant Pot with this easy recipe. The chicken is seasoned with a blend of herbs and spices, then pressure cooked to perfection. Perfect for a hassle-free dinner any night of the week!
Ingredients
Scale
Whole Chicken:
- 1 whole chicken (3.5–4 lbs)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
For Cooking:
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 onion (quartered)
- 3 cloves garlic (smashed)
- 1 lemon (halved)
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Mix seasonings and rub over chicken. Stuff with onion, garlic, and lemon.
- Sear the Chicken: Brown chicken in Instant Pot on sauté mode.
- Cook Under Pressure: Pressure cook with broth for 24 minutes.
- Rest and Serve: Let chicken rest before carving.
Notes
- For crispy skin, broil cooked chicken for 5 minutes.
- Use leftover broth for gravy or soup.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pressure Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion (about 6 oz meat)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 440mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
