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How to Make Pressure Cooker Whole Chicken - A Step-by-Step Guide

Pressure cookers have become a popular appliance in many kitchens due to their ability to quickly cook meals and tenderize tough cuts of meat. One of the most versatile dishes you can make in a pressure cooker is a whole chicken. This recipe will show you how to achieve juicy, flavorful chicken that falls off the bone in a fraction of the time it would take to roast in the oven.

Using a pressure cooker not only cuts down on the cooking time, but it also infuses the chicken with intens...

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Ingredients

  • 1 ½ teaspoons salt
  • 1 ½ teaspoons paprika
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground white pepper
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 (3 1/2) pound whole roasting chicken
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 cup chicken stock

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 40 mins
  • Rest Time: 10 mins
  • Release Pressure Time: 25 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 25 mins
  • Servings: 4

  • Combine salt, paprika, cayenne, onion powder, thyme, black pepper, white pepper, and garlic powder together in a small bowl. Rub the outside of the chicken and inside the cavity generously with the seasoning mixture.
  • Turn on an electric pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function. Pour oil into the pot and allow to get hot, 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Brown chicken in the hot oil on each side (breast side and back side) for 2 to 3 minutes. Remove chicken from the pot and set it aside on a plate. Cancel Sauté function.
  • Pour chicken stock into the pot and scrape the bottom with a wooden spoon to loosen any browned bits.
  • Place a steamer rack trivet in the bottom of the pressure cooker pot, then place the whole chicken, breast side up, on top of the trivet.
  • Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 25 minutes. Allow about 6 minutes for pressure to build.
  • Let pressure release naturally according to manufacturer's instructions, 25 to 35 minutes. Unlock lid and remove.
  • Open the lid and carefully remove the chicken from the pressure cooker. Allow the chicken to rest for 10 minutes before carving.

    • Nutrition

    896 cal.

    • Total Fat: 64g
    • Saturated Fat: 18g
    • Cholesterol: 298mg
    • Sodium: 1180mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 2g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Protein: 74g
    • Potassium: 797mg

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    Chicken recipes
    Whole chicken recipes
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