Instant Pot Whole Chicken Recipe

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4.6

72 reviews
Excellent
  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Cook Time

    5 mins

  • Total Time

    30 mins

  • Servings

    8 people

  • Calories

    348 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    American

Instant Pot Whole Chicken Recipe

This whole chicken recipe is so easy in the Instant Pot. Seasoned with lemon and herbs, this chicken turns out perfectly juicy and succulent!

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Ingredients

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  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon ground paprika
  • 1 (5-pound) whole chicken
  • 1 lemon sliced
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
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Instructions

  1. Combine the spices and rub all over the chicken.
  2. Tuck a few lemon slices into the cavity.
  3. Add the olive oil to the Instant Pot, press the sauté button, and brown the chicken on both sides. Use two large forks or heavy duty tongs to flip.
  4. Once browned, remove the chicken from the Instant Pot and place on a plate or cutting board. Squeeze the juice from the remaining lemon slices over the chicken and drop the rinds into the bottom of the Instant Pot.
  5. Place the chicken back in the Instant Pot. Pour the broth around the chicken in the pot. Set to HIGH pressure for 20 (25 for frozen) minutes.
  6. When it’s done, release the pressure valve and wait for pressure to release, then let the chicken rest another 5 minutes.
  7. Serve whole or cut into pieces. You can also shred like you would a rotisserie chicken. Enjoy!

Notes

  • Storage: Store Instant Pot whole chicken in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, or in the freezer for up to  months.
  • If cooking your chicken from frozen, add an additional 5 minutes to the cooking time.
  • Let the chicken rest before carving it to allow the juices to redistribute.
  • Browning the chicken is optional, but it produces the most crispy skin and helps to lock in the flavor.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 0.5pound Calories 348kcal (17%) Carbohydrates 2g (1%) Protein 26g (52%) Fat 26g (40%) Saturated Fat 7g (35%) Polyunsaturated Fat 5g Monounsaturated Fat 12g Trans Fat 0.1g Cholesterol 102mg (34%) Sodium 686mg (29%) Potassium 303mg (9%) Fiber 0.4g (2%) Sugar 0.3g (1%) Vitamin A 259IU (5%) Vitamin C 6mg (7%) Calcium 23mg (2%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 348 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 0.5pound
Calories 348kcal 17%
Carbohydrates 2g 1%
Protein 26g 52%
Fat 26g 40%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5g 29%
Monounsaturated Fat 12g 60%
Trans Fat 0.1g 5%
Cholesterol 102mg 34%
Sodium 686mg 29%
Potassium 303mg 6%
Fiber 0.4g 2%
Sugar 0.3g 1%
Vitamin A 259IU 5%
Vitamin C 6mg 7%
Calcium 23mg 2%
Iron 2mg 11%

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

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