INSTANT POT WHOLE CHICKEN RECIPES RECIPES

Steps:

• Instant Pot Whole Chicken Remove all parts from the chicken cavity; rinse and pat dry with a paper towel. Optional: place the onion and lemon in the cavity of the chicken. Combine all of the spices, including salt and pepper, in a small ramekin dish; stir together. Add the oil to the spices, and stir until incorporated. Turn on your Instant Pot to preheat on the sauté setting on “normal.” Rub half of the oil and spice mixture on the breast side of the chicken. Place the chicken, breast side down, in the preheated Instant Pot. Carefully rub the other half of the oil and spices mixture on the other side of the chicken. Allow the breast side to crisp up the chicken skin for a few minutes, about 3 to 4 minutes total. Carefully flip the chicken over to the other side, and let it crisp up the skin on the other side for about a minute. Flipping it over was a little awkward, but it helps to use a sturdy burger flipper and some tongs. Optional step: If you do not want your chicken sitting in the liquids, you can remove the chicken after it browns on the second side and place the trivet in the pot. Then place the chicken, breast side up, on the trivet. Add in the chicken stock. Place the lid on and lock it, per Instant Pot instructions. Set to manual high pressure for 25 minutes. Allow the Instant Pot to depressurize naturally (I.e., do not use the venting lever, but allow the pressure to dissipate slowly. Mine took about 15 minutes) Remove the lid, and transfer the chicken to a serving plate. Mine was so tender that it was falling apart a little! Let the chicken rest for about 5 minutes prior to serving. I like to spoon or brush a little of the cooking liquid over the top just prior to serving to make the chicken extra juicy.

Steps:

• Mix together the olive oil and spices in a small bowl.
• Prepare the chicken by removing any gizzards from the cavity, rinsing in cold water, and patting dry.
• Brush the wet rub onto the exterior of the chicken.
• Place the metal trivet into the base of the Instant Pot. Add 1 cup of water. Place the chicken on top of the trivet. Secure the lid and set the valve sealing.
• Push the Pressure Cook button and set the time for 18 minutes (see guide in post for other sizes).
• Allow the pressure to naturally release. Test the internal temperature to be sure it has reached 165 degrees. Remove the chicken from the Instant Pot and serve.