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Instant Pot Whole Chicken
Instant Pot Whole Chicken turns out fall-apart tender and juicy. Ready in less than 30 minutes, this is a weeknight dinner wonder!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 339 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 3 lb (1.5kg) chicken giblets removed
- 1 onion quartered
- 1 whole garlic bulb
- 1 sprig fresh Rosemary
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme
- 2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp pepper
For the seasoning oil
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 3 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tsp smoked paprika
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp fresh thyme
- 1 cup chicken broth / chicken stock
Instructions
- Quarter the onion and slice the garlic bulb in half.
- Place the trivet rack into the Instant Pot then add the onion, garlic and fresh herbs.
- Season the chicken all over with salt and pepper, including seasoning the cavity.
- Stir together the oil, lemon juice and seasonings.
- Brush the seasoning oil over the chicken.
- Add the chicken to the Instant Pot then pour in the chicken stock.
- Close the Instant Pot lid, making sure the vent is in the sealing position.
- Pressure cook on high pressure for 18 minutes and quick-release the pressure.
- At this stage, you can serve the chicken as is or use to shred into soups, salads, sandwiches etc. but I prefer broiling it for 10-15 minutes to crisp the skin and add some color before serving.
- Carefully remove the chicken from the pot then place in a baking dish, drizzle with a little oil and broil until golden brown for 10-15 minutes.
- Optional: Pour the leftover stock through a strainer into a small saucepan. Whisk together 2 teaspoons cornstarch with 2 teaspoons water and stir into the stock. Place over medium heat and allow to simmer until thickened. Serve the gravy with the cooked chicken.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
339kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
4g
(1%)
Protein
49g
(98%)
Fat
13g
(20%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
Trans Fat
0.03g
Cholesterol
145mg
(48%)
Sodium
1195mg
(50%)
Potassium
924mg
(26%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
431IU
(9%)
Vitamin C
8mg
(9%)
Calcium
26mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 339
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 339kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 49g | 98% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 0.03g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 145mg | 48% |
| Sodium | 1195mg | 50% |
| Potassium | 924mg | 20% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 431IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 8mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 26mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.