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Whole Chicken Instant Pot

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.
    Whole Chicken Instant Pot
  • 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 Instant Pot

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%)

Nutrition Disclaimer

Nutrition information are estimates only and may vary based on the specific brands, ingredients, and portion sizes you use. This data is provided for informational purposes only.