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How to Cook a Whole Chicken in the Instant Pot
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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.
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Servings: 6
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 273
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 1 Whole Chicken
  • Seasonings of Choice
  • 1 cup water

Equipment

  • Instant Pot

Method
 

  1. 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.
  2. Add any seasonings you want on top of your chicken (this is optional).
  3. 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.
  4. For a thawed 3 to 4 pound chicken set the time for 30 minutes.
  5. For a frozen 3 to 4 pound chicken set the time for 50-60 minutes.
  6. 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.
  7. 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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