Instant Pot Whole Chicken

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5.0

18 reviews
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  • Prep Time

    20 mins

  • Cook Time

    20 mins

  • Total Time

    1 hr 15 mins

  • Servings

    4

  • Calories

    499 kcal

  • Cuisine

    American

Instant Pot Whole Chicken

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 1 whole chicken 4 to 4 ½ pounds
  • 1 large yellow onion
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 small handful fresh herbs parsley, thyme, rosemary, sage; optional
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour or cornstarch, for gravy
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Instructions

  1. Place the trivet in the bottom of the Instant Pot. Slice onion ½" thick and place on the trivet. Add 1 cup broth.
  2. Rub chicken with olive oil. Season with salt and pepper and chicken seasoning (below) if desired. Place chicken on top of onions and add herbs to the instant pot.
  3. Select MANUAL/HIGH PRESSURE and turn it to 25 minutes* (see note). The Instant Pot will take about 10 minutes to reach pressure.
  4. Allow to natural release for 20 minutes. Turn valve to release remaining pressure.

To Crisp the Skin (optional)

  1. Once pressure is released, open the lid and place the chicken on a small pan. Broil 3-5 minutes or until skin is golden.

To Make Gravy

  1. Remove onions and herbs from the broth in the bottom of the pan. Add additional chicken broth if desired.
  2. Turn Instant Pot onto sautee and allow to come to a rolling boil. Make a slurry of equal parts flour (or cornstarch) and water (start with 2 tablespoons of each).
  3. Add a little at a time while whisking until you reach desired thickness. (You may not need all of the slurry).

Notes

  • Chicken will need about 6 minutes per pound to cook. 
  • To make homemade chicken seasoning combine the following:
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon seasoning salt (or to taste)
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon parsley
  • 1/2 teaspoon thyme

Nutrition Information

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Calories 499 (25%) Carbohydrates 6g (2%) Protein 36g (72%) Fat 36g (55%) Saturated Fat 9g (45%) Cholesterol 143mg (48%) Sodium 350mg (15%) Potassium 447mg (13%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 351IU (7%) Vitamin C 11mg (12%) Calcium 31mg (3%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 499 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 499 25%
Carbohydrates 6g 2%
Protein 36g 72%
Fat 36g 55%
Saturated Fat 9g 45%
Cholesterol 143mg 48%
Sodium 350mg 15%
Potassium 447mg 10%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 351IU 7%
Vitamin C 11mg 12%
Calcium 31mg 3%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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