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Instant Pot Rotisserie-Style Whole Chicken

55 min4 servings🍳 2 pans + instant potPicky-eater safe bet: plain chicken, sauce on the side$14.00450 cal · 48g protein

Ingredients

  • whole chicken4 lb
  • paprika2 tsp
  • garlic powder1 tsp
  • onion powder1 tsp
  • dried thyme1 tsp
  • olive oil1 tbsp
  • chicken broth1 cup
  • lemon1 count
  • salt1½ tsp
  • black pepper½ tsp

Instructions

  1. 1

    Pat the chicken dry. Mix the paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, salt, and pepper, then rub the chicken with oil and the spice mix.

  2. 2

    Pour the broth into the Instant Pot and set the trivet inside. Tuck the lemon halves into the cavity and set the chicken on the trivet breast side up.

  3. 3

    Cook on HIGH pressure for 24 minutes (6 minutes per pound), then let the pressure release naturally for 10 minutes.

  4. 4

    Check that the thickest part of the thigh reads 165°F. For crispier skin, move the chicken to a sheet pan and broil 4-5 minutes.

  5. 5

    Rest 5 minutes, then carve. Save the broth in the pot for gravy or rice.

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