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Instant Pot Whole Chicken Recipe — Juicy, Flavorful & Easy

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Ingredients

  • 1 whole chicken about 4 lbs
  • ½ cup broth chicken or vegetable
  • 4 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 tsp chicken spice mix with salt or 1 tsp salt
  • 2 lemons quartered
  • 1 head of garlic halved crosswise

Instructions

  • Mix spices and olive oil in a small bowl to create a marinade.
  • Wash the chicken and pat it dry with paper towels. Rub the chicken inside and out with the olive oil and spice mixture.
  • Stuff the cavity with lemon quarters and halved garlic.
  • Tie the drumsticks with a kitchen string to keep the filling secure and ensure even cooking.
  • Place the chicken on the Instant Pot trivet. If you don’t have a trivet, set the pot directly on the surface. Pour the broth into the bottom of the pot.
  • Preheat the oven to 380°F. Close the Instant Pot lid, set to Pressure Cook (High) for 25 minutes (about 4 minutes per pound).
  • When the cook time ends, allow a natural release for 15 minutes, then carefully quick-release any remaining steam.
  • Transfer the chicken to a baking sheet or roasting pan and place it in the preheated oven for 8–12 minutes, or until the skin is golden brown and crispy. For best results, check with a meat thermometer — the thickest part of the thigh should read 165°F (74°C).
  • Rest the chicken for 10 minutes before carving and serving.