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Instant Pot Whole Chicken Recipe Guide

This Instant Pot Whole Chicken Recipe Guide provides a quick and easy way to cook a whole chicken using an Instant Pot. Perfect for a family dinner, it is seasoned with olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika, and cooked to perfection in chicken broth.
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Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Total Time 45 mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 people
Calories 350 kcal

Equipment

  • Instant Pot

Ingredients:  

Main Ingredients

  • 1 whole chicken (about 4-5 pounds)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 cup chicken broth

Instructions: 

  • Rub the chicken with olive oil and season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
  • Pour chicken broth into the Instant Pot.
  • Place the trivet in the Instant Pot and put the seasoned chicken on top.
  • Close the lid, set the valve to sealing, and cook on high pressure for 6 minutes per pound of chicken.
  • Natural release for 10 minutes, then quick release any remaining pressure.
  • Check the internal temperature of the chicken to ensure it has reached 165°F.
  • Let the chicken rest for 5-10 minutes before carving and serving.

Notes:

Ensure that the chicken is fully cooked by checking the internal temperature. Adjust seasoning to taste.

Nutrition value:

Calories: 350kcalProtein: 40gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 450mgVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 2mg

Keywords:

Keyword Easy Recipe, Instant Pot, Whole Chicken
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