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An Instant Pot Whole Chicken, perfectly roasted and seasoned with herbs and spices, sits on a white plate atop a wooden surface, with blurred greens in the background.
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4.89 from 9 votes

Instant Pot Whole Chicken

Instant pot whole chicken recipe is easy and the chicken is tender and flavorful. Each bite is juicy on the inside and the outside is crispy.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Natural Release15 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8
Author: Carrie Barnard
Cost: $9.68, $1.21 per Servings

Ingredients

  • 1 whole chicken 4-6 lbs
  • 1 cup Chicken Broth
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • ½ tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • ¼ tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp pepper

Instructions

  • Place trivet rack that comes with the instant pot inside the pot and pour in the chicken broth.
  • Place 1 whole chicken on top of the trivet breast side up.
  • Brush 2 tablespoons olive oil all over the chicken skin.
  • In a small bowl, combine ½ teaspoon paprika, 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, ¼ teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1 teaspoon pepper.
  • Sprinkle the seasoning mixture over the chicken and use the basting brush to coat the chicken with the seasonings.
  • Seal the instant pot and cook on high pressure for 6 minutes per pound of the whole chicken you use for this recipe with a 15 minutes natural release. The chicken I used for this recipe was 5 pounds so I cooked my chicken on high pressure for 30 minutes with a 15 minute natural release.
  • Let the chicken rest for 10 minutes. Then slice and serve. Enjoy!
  • Refrigerate the leftovers in an air tight container for up to 5-7 days.

Nutrition

Calories: 327kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 102mg | Sodium: 494mg | Potassium: 291mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 258IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 22mg | Iron: 1mg
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