Instant Pot Whole Chicken

Instant Pot Whole Chicken

50 min
6 servings

Make a perfectly juicy, rotisserie-style chicken in under 60 minutes with this recipe for Instant Pot Whole Chicken.

Ingredients

  • 1 whole chicken (innards removed)
  • 1 lemon (cut in half)
  • 1 onion (peeled and cut in half)
  • 1 recipe Rotisserie seasoning (recipe below)
  • 1 tablespoon kosher salt
  • 2 teaspoons pepper
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon onion powder
  • 1 tablespoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • dash of cayenne pepper

Directions

  1. 1

    In a small bowl, combine the dried spices with salt and pepper until well combined.

  2. 2

    Place a trivet inside the inner pot of the instant pot and pour in 1 cup of COLD tap water into the instant pot for a 6-quart instant pot and 1.5 cups of water if you have an 8 quart instant pot. 

  3. 3

    Broiling Option: Cook the chicken as directed in your pressure cooker. After removing the chicken from your instant pot, transfer it to a baking sheet. Brush with oil and place under broiler for 2-4 minutes, watching closely so as to not burn the chicken. Allow the chicken to rest for 10 minutes before enjoying the chicken.