Instant Pot Whole Chicken
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4.9
21 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Additional Time:
15 mins
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Total Time
55 mins
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Servings
4 Servings
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Instant Pot Whole Chicken
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Whole chicken cooked in an Instant Pot. This recipe is simple and flavorful. Enjoy as a main meal or use in a variety of recipes.
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Ingredients
- 1 3 to 4 pound whole chicken
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1 medium size head garlic cut in half through the width
- 1 lemon cut in half through the width
- salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika optional
- 1 cup sauce for additional flavor optional
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Instructions
- Remove giblets from the cavity of the chicken. Pat dry the whole chicken with paper towels.
- Gently form a pocket between the breast of the chicken and the skin. Place sliced butter in the pocket.
- Stuff the chicken with the garlic. Squeeze half of the lemon in the cavity of the chicken and place both halves inside the chicken.
- Season the outside of the chicken with salt, black pepper, and basil.
- Pour 1 cup of water into the pressure cooker. Lower the chicken into the pressure cooker using a trivet.
- Cover the pressure cooker with the lid and set the valve to “sealing.” Program the electric pressure to cook on “manual” or “pressure cook” for 30 minutes ( 8 minutes per pound).
- When the cooking cycle is complete, let the pressure naturally release. This will take approximately 15 minutes. Check the internal temperature of the chicken to verify it is 165°F degrees in the dark meat without touching the bone.
- Carefully remove the lid of the electric pressure cooker and transfer the chicken to a baking sheet. Sprinkle with paprika (optional) and broil the chicken for 5 to 10 minutes, watching closely to avoid burning.
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