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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!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 348 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 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
Instructions
- Combine the spices and rub all over the chicken.
- Tuck a few lemon slices into the cavity.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- When it’s done, release the pressure valve and wait for pressure to release, then let the chicken rest another 5 minutes.
- Serve whole or cut into pieces. You can also shred like you would a rotisserie chicken. Enjoy!
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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
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
% 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.