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Instant Pot Whole Chicken

A simple and delicious whole chicken recipe for the instant pot. Chicken is cooked in a flavor packed marinade right in your instant pot. The end result is a super flavorful, soft and tender chicken. Serve hot over rice or vegetables.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 27 minutes
Broil 10 minutes
Total Time 42 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American

Equipment

  • Instant Pot or Electric Pressure Cooker

Ingredients
  

  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 tsp salt or to taste
  • 3/4 tsp black pepper or to taste
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp oregano dry
  • 1/2 tsp rosemary dry
  • 1 tsp paprika regular
  • 3-4 cloves garlic minced or grated
  • 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper optional for heat
  • lemon juice of 1/2 of a lemon

Instructions
 

  • Mix all the ingredients listed above to create a marinade. Reserve 2 tbsp of the marinade for later use.
  • Rinse and pat dry your whole chicken. Remove any giblets/packets from the cavity.
  • Take a toothpick or a fork to poke holes in the chicken. (This process will help with the marinating process)
  • Add the marinade to the chicken. Be sure to apply it under the skin and inside the cavity as well.
  • Allow it to marinate for 4-6 hours. Overnight is preferred but if you are short on time, marinate the chicken for at least 2 hours.
  • In your instant pot, add 1 cup of water or broth. Place the trivet inside the instant pot.
  • Place chicken on the trivet. Close the lid and turn the valve to the sealing position.
  • Pressure cook time: 6 mins per pound of chicken + 10 minutes of NPR.
  • Release the pressure after 10 minutes of NPR. After the pin drops, open the lid.
  • Take a foil-lined baking sheet and grease it with oil. Carefully place the chicken on the baking sheet. Apply the reserved marinade with a brush.
  • Broil the chicken in the oven for 5-10 minutes or until golden brown. Flip it halfway, apply the marinade and continue until golden brown.
  • Serve it hot with rice or vegetables.

Notes

Food Notes:
- You may use your favorite seasoning/spices blend and follow the same instructions.
- The longer you marinate, the better the taste will be. If you're in an absolute rush, allow the chicken to marinate for at least two hours.
- Keep an eye on the chicken when broiling. The outer layer may burn if kept in the oven for too long.
- You may substitute olive oil with butter if desired or brush melted butter when broiling instead of the reserved marinade.
- You may also add corn starch slurry to the chicken stock to make gravy.