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Instant Pot Whole Chicken

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.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Additional Time:
15 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Servings: 4 Servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

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

Instructions

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  1. Remove giblets from the cavity of the chicken. Pat dry the whole chicken with paper towels.
  2. Gently form a pocket between the breast of the chicken and the skin. Place sliced butter in the pocket.
  3. Stuff the chicken with the garlic. Squeeze half of the lemon in the cavity of the chicken and place both halves inside the chicken.
  4. Season the outside of the chicken with salt, black pepper, and basil.
  5. Pour 1 cup of water into the pressure cooker. Lower the chicken into the pressure cooker using a trivet.
  6. 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).
  7. 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.
  8. 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.