Instant Pot Whole Chicken
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4.9
99 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
1 hr
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Total Time
1 hr 10 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
580 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Instant Pot Whole Chicken
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Instant Pot Whole Chicken is so EASY! With a simple cooked chicken, you can make yourself a main dish or cooked chicken for multiple other recipes!
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Ingredients
- 4-5 pound whole chicken
- 1 cup water or low sodium chicken broth
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 2 teaspoon coarse kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 3 teaspoon homemade Italian seasoning
- 1 Fresh Lemon , cut into wedges
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
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Instructions
- Rinse the chicken and remove giblets from inside the cavity. Using a paper towel, pat the chicken dry.
- In a small bowl, mix together the salt, pepper, garlic and Italian seasoning.
- Evenly rub about 1/2 of the seasoning over the chicken exterior, rub the remaining half under the skin.
- Set the Instant Pot or Pressure Cooker to Saute and wait until it reads hot. Add the olive oil.
- Add the whole chicken to Instant Pot and sear for 4-5 minutes per side, front and back. After the chicken has been browned, turn off the Instant Pot.
- Remove the chicken and pour in the chicken broth, scraping up any stuck bits off bottom of pot. Add the lemon wedges to the cavity of the chicken.
- Place the chicken, breast side up, on trivet and place the chicken back in the pressure cooker.
- Set the pressure cooker to 6 minutes per pound of chicken and allow for a 15 minute natural pressure release, then use quick release.
- Remove the chicken and let sit for 5 minutes before serving.
- Chicken should reach internal temperature of 165°F using a digital thermometer.
- If you've tried this recipe, come back and let us know how it was in the comments or star ratings!
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Nutrition Information
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Calories
580kcal
(29%)
Carbohydrates
5g
(2%)
Protein
41g
(82%)
Fat
44g
(68%)
Saturated Fat
11g
(55%)
Cholesterol
163mg
(54%)
Sodium
2695mg
(112%)
Potassium
537mg
(15%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
823IU
(16%)
Vitamin C
22mg
(24%)
Calcium
58mg
(6%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 580 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 580kcal | 29% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 41g | 82% |
| Fat | 44g | 68% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Cholesterol | 163mg | 54% |
| Sodium | 2695mg | 112% |
| Potassium | 537mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 823IU | 16% |
| Vitamin C | 22mg | 24% |
| Calcium | 58mg | 6% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.9
99 reviews
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