Pressure Cooker Whole Chicken

Once you make a whole chicken in the pressure cooker, you'll never want to roast one in the oven again. Pressure cooked whole chickens are hands-off way to make an amazing meal and come out fork-tender and perfectly moist every time. This recipe has a bit of a kick, but you can use this same method and your own favorite chicken seasonings if you prefer.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 40 mins
• Total Time: 50 mins
• Calories: 896 Calories

Ingredients

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

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.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

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.

Step 4

Pour chicken stock into the pot and scrape the bottom with a wooden spoon to loosen any browned bits.

Step 5

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.

Step 6

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.

Step 7

Let pressure release naturally according to manufacturer's instructions, 25 to 35 minutes. Unlock lid and remove.

Step 8

Open the lid and carefully remove the chicken from the pressure cooker. Allow the chicken to rest for 10 minutes before carving.