Instant Pot Whole Chicken

Instant Pot Whole Chicken a moist and delicious recipe for meal prep, salads, or Dinner!

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Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 15

Cook Time: 24

Natural Pressure Release: 15

Servings:

Calories: 317kcal

3 lb chicken Cook 20 minutes with 15 minute Natural Release
3.5 chicken cook 23 minutes w/ 15 min natural release
4 lb chicken cook 26 minutes w/ 15 minute natural pressure release
In a bowl combine Italian Seasonings, Smoked Paprika, Sea Salt, Black Pepper, and Garlic Powder. Mix to combine
Pat chicken dry using paper towells
Sprinkle a little rub on top of chicken and rub in. Sprinkle a little rub on bottom of chicken and rub in. Sprinkle a little rub onto legs and wings and rub in.
Careful lift up skin from chicken breast and sprinkle rub directly onto breast and rub in with fingers.
Stuff lemon wedges inside of cavety (optional)
Heat Instant Pot by pressing Saute and waiting until it reads 'Hot'
Add Olive Oil and place chicken to sear/brown for 4-5 minutes per side. Making sure. brown all sides.
Remove chicken and turn off Instant Pot
Add ½ cup water or broth to Instant Pot and using a flat wooden spoon scrape and lift any stuck bits.
Add remaining water or broth and place trivet. Place chicken on trivet and Pressure Cook for 6mins per pound of chicken allowing a minimum of a 15 minute natural pressure release
Use an Internal thermometer to test. Chicken should reach 165 degrees internally before serving.

Serve chicken hot or use as Meal Prep for Salads, Casseroles, Tacos, etc.

Store covered in refrigerator for 3-4 days