Learn to make a whole chicken right in the Instant Pot with this easy recipe! Made with a homemade rotisserie seasoning, this recipe for Instant Pot Whole Chicken results in a tender, juicy, perfectly cooked chicken in under 60 minutes. I held off making a whole chicken in the Instant Pot for a long time. I love my recipe for Homemade Rotisserie Chicken made in the oven, so why mess with a good thing? I am so glad I decided to start experimenting because Instant Pot Whole Chicken is about the best thing since sliced bread. Just like my recipe for Instant Pot Chicken Breast, making a whole chicken in the Instant Pot results in the most flavorful, tender, juicy chicken you will ever have. The meat literally falls off the bone and each bite of chicken is oozing with juiciness. I predict this Instant Pot Rotisserie-Style Chicken is going to quickly become a new favorite recipe at your house. It is a simple, economical recipe that is worthy of a Sunday family dinner, or it can be used for any recipe calling for leftover rotisserie chicken or cooked chicken. What you Need
How to Cook a Whole Chicken in the Instant Pot
Note: It is NORMAL for the meat to pull away from the bones after pressure cooking. It will still be incredibly juicy and delicious.
Serving SuggestionsInstant Pot Whole Chicken is perfect for serving as the star of dinner along with a side of Mashed Potatoes and Roasted Carrots or a side salad. This Instant Pot Chicken is perfect for any recipe that calls for cooked chicken. Some of my favorite recipes are shared below.
Determining Cooking TimeThe length of cooking time for a whole chicken in the Instant Pot will vary based on the size of your chicken. A safe rule of thumb is to cook your chicken on HIGH pressure for 6 minutes per pound with a natural pressure release of at least 15-20 minutes for perfectly cooked chicken.
To account for an additional ½ pound, add an additional d 3 minutes to the total cooking time. For example, if you were cooking a 3-½ pound chicken cook for 21 minutes (6 minutes per pound + 3 minutes per half pound). Please Note: If your chicken seems like it is really thick (the chicken breasts are on the larger side) you may want to increase the time to 7 minutes per pound. Air Fryer OptionIf you happen to have an air fryer lid that fits on your Instant Pot, you can use your air fryer lid to crisp up the skin right inside the Instant Pot. After pressure cooking, use an air fryer lid on your pressure cooker to crisp up the skin. Set to 400 degrees F and air fry for 3-4 minutes or until the skin is crispy. You CAN cook a whole frozen chicken in the Instant Pot if your frozen chicken already has the innards/gizzards removed and has no plastic ties around the feet. You will not be able to remove a plastic insert or bag of gizzards from a frozen chicken. Therefore, you can not put a frozen chicken with either of those items into your pressure cooker. If you have a chicken that comes without the gizzards or plastic clamp around the legs, you would need to increase the time by 5 minutes per pound, for a total of 11 minutes per pound, with a natural pressure release or 20 minutes. More Instant Pot Chicken RecipesLooking for more Instant Pot Chicken Recipes? These are a few fan favorites!
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Rotisserie Seasoning
Homemade Rotisserie Seasoning
For Pressure Cooker Whole Roasted Chicken
Optional Browning Step
Cooking Times
Frozen Whole Chicken: If cooking a frozen whole chicken, be sure innards are removed and plastic or metal clamp is removed BEFORE freezing and cook for 11 minutes per pound. Seasoning Blend: The recipe for rub will easily cover a 6-8 pound chicken. If using a smaller sized chicken, you will only need half the rub. You can make the entire batch and then save half the rub for another time. Calories: 299kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 95mg | Sodium: 1255mg | Potassium: 354mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 752IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 33mg | Iron: 2mg Snap a picture and tag #amindfullmom on Instagram - I would love to see! Hi, I am Kristen, creator of A Mind "Full" Mom. I believe that making a wholesome family meal does not need to be hard or expensive! I love nothing more than to share with you delicious solutions for your hungry family. Reader InteractionsHow long does it take to cook 1 pound of chicken in an Instant Pot?How Long To Cook Chicken Breast In The Instant Pot?. Can you overcook chicken in an Instant Pot?The Instant Pot utilized pressure cooking, which is an ulrta quick cooking method. This makes it very easy to overcook chicken. Rubbery chicken is overcooked.
Does cooking chicken longer in Instant Pot make it more tender?If your boneless chicken breast winds up with a weird, rubbery texture, it probably means that you need to cook it longer. In general, the Instant Pot does better with longer cook times for meat.
How long does frozen chicken take to cook in the Instant Pot?How long do I cook a frozen chicken breast for in the Instant Pot? Frozen chicken breasts will need to cook in the Instant Pot for 20 minutes at high pressure. Keep in mind it will take the Instant Pot about 10-15 minutes to preheat, so your total cooking time is about 30 minutes.
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