How to Cook a Whole Chicken in the Instant Pot
Cooking a whole chicken in the Instant Pot is a game-changer for juicy, tender meat that falls right off the bone. In just under an hour, you’ll have a golden, flavorful bird with crispy skin and succulent, herb-infused meat that’s perfect for any meal.
Equipment
- Instant Pot
Ingredients
- 1 Whole Chicken
- Seasonings of Choice
- 1 cup water
Instructions
- Place one cup of water in your Instant Pot and place your chicken right inside. You can place your chicken on a steam rack depending on how big your chicken is.
- Add any seasonings you want on top of your chicken (this is optional).
- Put the lid on and set the Instant Pot to Manual (if you don't have a manual button, put it on pressure cook or high pressure) and adjust the time.
- For a thawed 3 to 4 pound chicken set the time for 30 minutes.
- For a frozen 3 to 4 pound chicken set the time for 50-60 minutes.
- Sometimes I like to let my chicken stay in the pot and steam to release naturally for 15 minutes. But if you are in a hurry, turn the knob to venting and let the steam release.
- Then pull out the chicken. If you want your chicken to be browned, put it in the oven on broil for a few minutes until the skin is browned and crisp.
Nutrition
Calories: 273kcalProtein: 24gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 95mgSodium: 91mgPotassium: 240mgVitamin A: 178IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 1mg
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