Instant Pot Whole Chicken

A quick and easy way to cook the best chicken. Perfect for meal prepping through the week!

Serves: 6, Prep Time: 10 minutes, Total Time: 35 minutes.

Ingredients

• 1 whole chicken (make sure it fits in pot)

• 1 lemon (cut in halves)

• 1 onion (cut in quarters)

• 1 tbsp. himalayan salt

• 2 tsps. black pepper

• 1 tbsp. garlic powder

• 1 tbsp. onion powder

• 1 tbsp. paprika

• 1 tsp. dried thyme

• 1 dash cayenne pepper

Directions

1. You will need a 6 or 8 quart Electric Pressure Cooker/Instant Pot (If you are using an 8 quart pot you need to double the liquid).

2. Place the trivet in an Instant Pot and pour 1 cup of water or 1 cup of Chicken Bone Broth.

3. Rub seasoning over chicken.

4. Place lemon and onion in a cavity and place in a pot.

5. Place the lid on the pressure cooker and make sure the valve is turned to sealed.

6. Set on high pressure for 6 minutes for every pound of chicken.

7. Once cooking time is finished, allow pressure to release naturally for at least 10-20 minutes.

8. The temperature of the chicken should read 165°F.

9. Remove chicken from Instant Pot and place on cutting board, let chicken rest for about 15 minutes.