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How to Cook a Whole Chicken in the Instant Pot

MelissaKNorris
4.45 from 9 votes
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 10

Ingredients
  

  • 1 whole chicken mine was our home raised birds and a 6 pound bird
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • Sprinkle of paprika
  • Dried herbs of choice
  • 3 fresh sprigs of rosemary in cavity of chicken

Instructions
 

  • Place fresh herbs inside cavity of chicken, sprinkle outside liberally with salt, pepper, and dried spices/herbs of choice. Place 2 cups water in bottom of Instant pot and place chicken inside (I don’t use the trivet because this large of a bird won't fit and it's one less thing to wash, score!)
  • Secure lid and choose meat setting on high pressure for 40 minutes if frozen, and 30 minutes if thawed, and allow to cook. You can do either a manual or natural release depending on how fast you need to eat. (You’ll get close to 4 cups worth of broth when bird is done cooking)
  • When the pressure cooking time is up, make sure pressure is reduced fully if going the natural release route, and remove lid. Using tongs, lift the chicken onto a serving dish or tray. It's usually fall off the bone so I take mine out in big pieces. Let it cool slightly and serve!
  • Reserve all of that luscious broth (it will have gel like you won't believe) for soup or make a quick gravy if you so desire.
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