Instant Pot Whole Chicken
Check out this super simple recipe for Instant Pot Whole Chicken.
Ingredients
- 1 (4-5 lbs) whole roasting chicken
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon dried rosemary
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper, optional
- 2 tablespoons canola or vegetable oil
- 1 cup chicken broth or stock
- 1 lemon, cut in quarters
- 1 medium white onion, cut in quarters
Instructions
- Clean chicken, pat dry with paper towel, set aside
- In a small bowl, combine seasonings
- Sprinkle seasoning mixture over chicken and cavity
- Stuff the cavity with lemon and onion
- Set instant pot to high saute setting
- Add oil to pot
- Lay chicken breast side down and cook until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes
- Turn chicken over and continue cooking for 3-4 minutes or until golden brown
- Remove chicken and set aside
- Place metal rack into the pot with the handles up, add chicken broth
- Place chicken on top of rack
- Select manual setting to high and set time for 6 minutes per pound
- When timer goes off, carefully naturally release pressure for 20 minutes
- Let chicken rest for 10-15 minutes before cutting
- Serve immediately
- Store leftovers in refrigerator