Learn to make a whole chicken right in the Instant Pot with this easy recipe! Made with a homemade rotisserie seasoning, this recipe for Instant Pot Whole Chicken results in a tender, juicy, perfectly cooked chicken in under 60 minutes. Show
I held off making a whole chicken in the Instant Pot for a long time. I love my recipe for Homemade Rotisserie Chicken made in the oven, so why mess with a good thing? I am so glad I decided to start experimenting because Instant Pot Whole Chicken is about the best thing since sliced bread. Just like my recipe for Instant Pot Chicken Breast, making a whole chicken in the Instant Pot results in the most flavorful, tender, juicy chicken you will ever have. The meat literally falls off the bone and each bite of chicken is oozing with juiciness. I predict this Instant Pot Rotisserie-Style Chicken is going to quickly become a new favorite recipe at your house. It is a simple, economical recipe that is worthy of a Sunday family dinner, or it can be used for any recipe calling for leftover rotisserie chicken or cooked chicken. What you Need
How to Cook a Whole Chicken in the Instant Pot
Note: It is NORMAL for the meat to pull away from the bones after pressure cooking. It will still be incredibly juicy and delicious.
Serving SuggestionsInstant Pot Whole Chicken is perfect for serving as the star of dinner along with a side of Mashed Potatoes and Roasted Carrots or a side salad. This Instant Pot Chicken is perfect for any recipe that calls for cooked chicken. Some of my favorite recipes are shared below.
Determining Cooking TimeThe length of cooking time for a whole chicken in the Instant Pot will vary based on the size of your chicken. A safe rule of thumb is to cook your chicken on HIGH pressure for 6 minutes per pound with a natural pressure release of at least 15-20 minutes for perfectly cooked chicken.
To account for an additional ½ pound, add an additional d 3 minutes to the total cooking time. For example, if you were cooking a 3-½ pound chicken cook for 21 minutes (6 minutes per pound + 3 minutes per half pound). Please Note: If your chicken seems like it is really thick (the chicken breasts are on the larger side) you may want to increase the time to 7 minutes per pound. Air Fryer OptionIf you happen to have an air fryer lid that fits on your Instant Pot, you can use your air fryer lid to crisp up the skin right inside the Instant Pot. After pressure cooking, use an air fryer lid on your pressure cooker to crisp up the skin. Set to 400 degrees F and air fry for 3-4 minutes or until the skin is crispy. Instant Pot Frozen Whole ChickenYou CAN cook a whole frozen chicken in the Instant Pot if your frozen chicken already has the innards/gizzards removed and has no plastic ties around the feet. You will not be able to remove a plastic insert or bag of gizzards from a frozen chicken. Therefore, you can not put a frozen chicken with either of those items into your pressure cooker. If you have a chicken that comes without the gizzards or plastic clamp around the legs, you would need to increase the time by 5 minutes per pound, for a total of 11 minutes per pound, with a natural pressure release or 20 minutes. More Instant Pot Chicken RecipesLooking for more Instant Pot Chicken Recipes? These are a few fan favorites!
If you make and enjoy this Instant Pot Whole Chicken, I would love for you to leave a comment and your five-star rating below – it will make my day! Instant Pot Whole ChickenMake a perfectly juicy, rotisserie-style chicken in under 60 minutes with this recipe for Instant Pot Whole Chicken. 4.69 from 223 votes Print PinCourse: Main Course Cuisine: American Prep Time: 5 minutes Cook Time: 45 minutes Total Time: 50 minutes Servings: 6 Calories: 299kcal Author: Kristen Chidsey Ingredients
Rotisserie Seasoning
Cook ModePrevents your screen from going dark while preparing the recipe. InstructionsHomemade Rotisserie Seasoning
For Pressure Cooker Whole Roasted Chicken
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NotesCooking Times
How long does raw chicken take in the Instant Pot?Pressure cook on high for 8-10 minutes for fresh chicken breast, or 10-12 minutes for frozen chicken (depending on the thickness of the breasts). Cook time stays the same no matter how much chicken you add to the pot; the pot will just take longer to come to pressure.
How long does it take to cook 5 lb of chicken breast in the Instant Pot?How Long To Cook Chicken Breast In The Instant Pot?. Can you overcook a chicken in an Instant Pot?Typically, it's very easy to overcook chicken, but in the instant pot, it is difficult to do. Pressure cooking really locks in the flavor and moisture of chicken. I wouldn't cook 1 lb of chicken for 20 minutes in the pressure cooker, but if you do, it probably won't even be overcooked!
How long should I pressure cook chicken?How Long to Cook Chicken in the Instant Pot. Boneless chicken breasts and thighs cook in the same amount of time—just 10 minutes at high pressure will do it! Just be sure to arrange the meat in a single, even layer in the pot, as it cooks more evenly that way. It should reach about halfway up the chicken.
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