5.0 from 18 votes
Instant Pot Whole Chicken
Frozen or fresh, it turns out delicious every time.
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
1 hr 15 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 499 kcal
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 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
Instructions
- Place the trivet in the bottom of the Instant Pot. Slice onion ½" thick and place on the trivet. Add 1 cup broth.
- 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.
- Select MANUAL/HIGH PRESSURE and turn it to 25 minutes* (see note). The Instant Pot will take about 10 minutes to reach pressure.
- Allow to natural release for 20 minutes. Turn valve to release remaining pressure.
Cup of Yum
To Crisp the Skin (optional)
- 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
- Remove onions and herbs from the broth in the bottom of the pan. Add additional chicken broth if desired.
- 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).
- 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
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
% 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.