Pressure Cooker Whole Chicken

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1

   {'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': '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.'}

2. 2

   {'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': '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.'}

3. 3

   {'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': '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.'}

4. 4

   {'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': 'Pour chicken stock into the pot and scrape the bottom with a wooden spoon to loosen any browned bits.'}

5. 5

   {'id': 'step_4', 'step': 5, 'text': '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.'}

6. 6

   {'id': 'step_5', 'step': 6, 'text': '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.'}

7. 7

   {'id': 'step_6', 'step': 7, 'text': 'Let pressure release naturally according to manufacturer's instructions, 25 to 35 minutes. Unlock lid and remove.'}

8. 8

   {'id': 'step_7', 'step': 8, 'text': 'Open the lid and carefully remove the chicken from the pressure cooker. Allow the chicken to rest for 10 minutes before carving.'}

📊 Nutrition Facts

Per serving (4 servings total)