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Instant Pot Whole Chicken Recipe

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4.1 from 12 reviews

This Instant Pot Whole Chicken recipe offers a juicy, flavorful chicken cooked to perfection using an electric pressure cooker. Seasoned with a blend of paprika, garlic, and herbs, then sautéed for a golden crust before pressure cooking, it’s a quick and easy way to enjoy a tender, succulent chicken in just over an hour. Optional broiling crisps the skin perfectly to finish.

  • Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings

Ingredients

Chicken & Seasoning

  • 1 (4-pound) whole chicken
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil (divided)
  • 1 tablespoon paprika
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 cup chicken broth

Instructions

  1. Mix spices: In a small bowl, combine the paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, dried thyme, dried oregano, salt, and ground black pepper thoroughly to make a spice blend.
  2. Season the chicken: Gently loosen the skin over the chicken breasts. Rub 1 tablespoon of olive oil and about a third of the seasoning mixture under the skin. Then rub another tablespoon of olive oil and the remaining seasoning mix over the outside and inside the chicken cavity.
  3. Saute: Set the Instant Pot to Sauté mode and add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Place the chicken breast-side down in the pot and cook for 4–5 minutes until golden brown. Turn the chicken over and brown the other side for about 5 minutes.
  4. Deglaze: Remove the chicken and place it on a clean plate. Pour the chicken broth into the pot and scrape the bottom thoroughly with a wooden spoon to remove any browned bits and prevent burning.
  5. Place chicken in pot: Cancel the Sauté mode, place the trivet inside the pot, and set the chicken on the trivet breast-side up.
  6. Pressure cook: Close the Instant Pot lid and set the valve to Sealing. Cook on High Pressure for 24 minutes.
  7. Release pressure: Allow the pressure to release naturally for 15 minutes, then carefully vent any remaining pressure manually.
  8. Check doneness: Ensure the thickest part of the breast and thigh registers 165°F on a meat thermometer without touching the bone.
  9. Optional Broil: For crispy skin, transfer the chicken to a sheet pan, set an oven rack about 6 inches below the broiler, and broil for 4–5 minutes until the skin is golden and crispy.

Notes

  • Loosening the skin helps infuse flavor directly onto the breast meat.
  • Browning the chicken on both sides before pressure cooking adds extra flavor and color.
  • Deglazing the pot prevents burn errors on the Instant Pot and adds flavor to the broth.
  • Natural pressure release helps keep the meat tender and juicy.
  • Always check internal temperature to ensure food safety.
  • Broiling is optional but recommended for crispy skin.
  • Author: Daisy
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 50 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Instant Pot
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://dishiary.com/instant-pot-whole-chicken-recipe/