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Instant Pot Whole Roasted Chicken

A juicy whole chicken with crispy skin, cooked in under an hour. Tastes like a rotisserie chicken from home.

Prep10 min
Cook30 min
Serves4

Ingredients

  • 1 whole chicken (3-4 lb)
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp dried thyme
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup chicken broth
  • Lemon, quartered
  • Garlic cloves
  • Fresh thyme sprigs

Instructions

  1. Mix paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and thyme in a small bowl. Rub the spice mixture all over the chicken, inside and out.
  2. Stuff the cavity with lemon quarters, garlic cloves, and thyme sprigs.
  3. Set Instant Pot to Saute. Melt butter and brown the chicken on each side for 2-3 minutes.
  4. Add chicken broth to the pot. Place chicken on the trivet, breast side up.
  5. Secure lid, set valve to Sealing, and pressure cook on High for 30 minutes.
  6. Allow natural release for 15 minutes. Remove chicken and let rest 5 minutes before carving.
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