Easy Instant Pot Whole Chicken

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Prep Time: 5
Cook Time: 33
Serves: 8
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Easy Instant Pot Whole Chicken

Craving a delicious and healthy dinner that's ready in a flash? Discover how to make an **easy instant pot chicken** that's also **gluten-free** and perfect for paleo or low-carb lifestyles. This **38 minute chicken recipe** for the **instant pot whole chicken** uses simple seasonings. A fast and flavorful **whole chicken recipe** that's sure to become a family favorite!

Dietary Information

gluten-free
dairy-free
nut-free
soy-free
egg-free
fish-free
shellfish-free
sesame-free
low-carb
high-protein
paleo-diet
flexitarian

Servings:

8
Ingredients
Instructions
  1. 1

    In a small bowl mix together the paprika, garlic, ginger, coriander, herbs, nutmeg, salt, pepper, 2 tablespoon olive oil and 2 tablespoon chicken stock into a paste.

  2. 2

    Put the chicken in a bowl and rub the paste all over including in the cavity.

  3. 3

    Select the sauté setting of the Instant Pot, add in the oil and when hot brown the whole chicken on both sides (about 4 minutes on either side).

  4. 4

    Remove the chicken from the Instant Pot, and set aside on a plate.

  5. 5

    Add the remaining chicken stock into the instant pot, and scrape any bits stuck to the bottom of the pot from frying with a silicon or wooden spoon.

  6. 6

    Place the trivet inside before adding the chicken on top of the trivet.

  7. 7

    Cover your Instant Pot and set the valve to the SEALING position.

  8. 8

    Select the manual setting or pressure cook, make sure the pressure is set to high and set the timer to 25 minutes.

  9. 9

    Cook till done then let the steam release naturally about 10-15 minutes before opening.

  10. 10

    Let the chicken rest for 10 minutes before serving.

  11. 11

    Make sure you check the internal temperature of the chicken using a Meat thermometer  (guidelines state meat is done when the internal temperature reaches at least 165 degrees F / 74 degrees C). You can recook for a further 5 mins if not.

Nutrition Information
Per serving
NutrientAmount
Calories278 kcal
Protein20 g
Fat21 g
Sodium82 mg

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