Put Instant Pot Whole Chicken into your weekly cooking schedule! Tender & juicy, it's a perfect tool for meal prep, Sunday dinner, or week night recipes.
Prep Time 5 minutesminutes
Cook Time 30 minutesminutes
Resting time 15 minutesminutes
Total Time 35 minutesminutes
Ingredients
3-4poundwhole chicken, insides removed
1onionhalved
1teaspoonsalt
1teaspoongarlic powder
1teaspoonpaprika
½teaspoonblack pepper
½teaspoondried thyme
1cupwater
Instructions
Place your trivet in the Instant Pot. Add one cup of water to the bottom of the pot.
Remove your chicken from packaging and discard the neck, gizzards or other insides. (I know, it's gross but it's gotta be done).
Place your halved onion inside the cavity of the chicken. If halves are too large you can quarter them.
In a small bowl, combine dried spices and herbs. Gently pat them on the surface of the chicken.
Place the chicken into your Instant Pot (or other electronic pressure cooker). Set the time based on the size of your chicken. You will cook it 6 minutes for every pound of chicken. For a 3 pound chicken, set the manual time for 18 minutes. For a 4 pound chicken, set the manual time for 24 minutes.
Place the lid on and set to seal. Allow the chicken to cook the allotted time, then allow pressure to naturally release, about 15 minutes.
Insert meat thermometer into the breast to check the temperature. It should read 165 degrees. Let cool slightly, then use tongs to remove it from the pot. Take care as there may be juices accumulated.
Carve and enjoy!
A 6 quart Instant Pot can fit up to a 5 pound chicken. Any larger than this and you will need an 8 quart Instant Pot.Chicken can be carved and served like a rotisserie chicken, or you can strip the meat and use for sandwiches, casseroles and more.Other seasoning blends can be used depending on the final use. Think of Italian seasoning blend for an Italian flair, cumin and cinnamon for a Spanish or Mexican taste, or even a Cajun seasoning.If you'd like to add a different, light flavor you can add a halved lemon with the onion.
Notes
A 6 quart Instant Pot can fit up to a 5 pound chicken. Any larger than this and you will need an 8 quart Instant Pot.Chicken can be carved and served like a rotisserie chicken, or you can strip the meat and use for sandwiches, casseroles and more.Other seasoning blends can be used depending on the final use. Think of Italian seasoning blend for an Italian flair, cumin and cinnamon for a Spanish or Mexican taste, or even a Cajun seasoning.If you'd like to add a different, light flavor you can add a halved lemon with the onion.