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A whole cooked chicken from an Instant Pot, garnished with lemon slices and fresh rosemary.

Ingredients

  • 1 whole chicken about 4 lbs
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 lemon halved
  • 1 onion quartered

Instructions

  • Prepare the chicken by removing any giblets and patting it dry. Rub the chicken with olive oil and season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
    Whole Chicken Instant Pot
  • Place the trivet in the Instant Pot and add the chicken broth. Arrange the lemon halves and onion quarters around the trivet. Place the seasoned chicken on the trivet, breast-side up.
    Whole Chicken Instant Pot
  • Secure the lid of the Instant Pot and set it to manual high pressure for 35 minutes. After cooking, let the pressure release naturally for 10 to 15 minutes before quick-releasing the Instant Pot.
    Securing the lid of the Instant Pot for whole chicken.
  • Carefully remove the chicken from the Instant Pot. Optionally, for crispy skin, broil the chicken in the oven on high for 5 minutes.
    Whole chicken in an Instant Pot, seasoned with spices, lemon, and onion.

Nutrition Info:

Calories: 312kcal (16%) Carbohydrates: 4g (1%) Protein: 24g (48%) Fat: 22g (34%) Saturated Fat: 6g (38%) Sodium: 623mg (27%) Fiber: 1g (4%) Sugar: 1g (1%)

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