Medium

Instant Pot Whole Chicken

Total Time
1h 12m
14m prep · 58m cook
Servings
4 people
Rating
Difficulty
Medium
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🌾 Gluten-Free 🥛 Dairy-Free 🥜 Nut-Free ☪️ Halal ✡️ Kosher

This chicken is perfectly tender and juicy. The flavor is subtle so it's a perfect canvas for many dishes or sauces. The vegetables are layered in the bottom of the cooker, creating a "rack" for the chicken, which helps add moisture and flavor.

Ingredients

  • 2 stalks celery , cut into large chunks
  • 2 medium carrots , peeled and cut into large chunks
  • 1 medium onions , peeled and cut into wedges
  • 1 , 4 pound
  • 1.5 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 0.75 teaspoons ground black pepper
  • 0.25 teaspoons paprika

Instructions

  1. 1

    Place celery, carrots, and onion in the bottom of a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®). Pat chicken dry and place on top of the vegetables. Sprinkle chicken evenly with salt, pepper, and paprika.

  2. 2

    Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 25 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.

  3. 3

    Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Remove chicken and let stand for 5 minutes before cutting or shredding.

  4. 4

    Strain solids from the cooking liquid, if desired. Set to Saute, and reduce by half for a flavorful sauce.

Nutrition Facts

Per serving

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