Whole Chicken in the Instant Pot

Overall Time

10 minutes are needed for preparation. 30 minutes to cook plus release

Makes

6 portions

We love rotisserie chicken, and now with a pressure cooker, I can have it ready to eat in an hour or so. I combined several recipes to come up with this favorite. If you are new to the kitchen tool, this is a perfect recipe to begin with since it is so easy. —Joan Hallford, North Richland Hills, Texas

Ingredients

two teaspoons of dried thyme

2 teaspoons crushed dry rosemary

Rub two tablespoons of sage

1 kosher salt tablespoon

a teaspoon of pepper

1 optional small lemon, quartered

1 small onion, optionally quartered

3 crushed garlic cloves, as desiredOne bird, broiler or fryer (3 to 4 pounds)divided two tablespoons of olive oil1 cup of water or chicken broth
Directions

1. Assemble the first five ingredients in a small bowl. If desired, place a lemon, an onion, and a clove of garlic inside the chicken. Brush with 1 tablespoon oil and sprinkle with herb mixture.
2. A 6-qt. electric pressure cooker should be set to the saute setting. Add the final 1 tablespoon of oil after adjusting for medium heat. Cook chicken for 4-5 minutes, breast side down, in heated oil, until browned. Remove the chicken and click cancel. In a pressure cooker, put a trivet insert and some broth. Set the chicken on the trivet. Close the pressure-release valve and lock the lid. Adapt to pressure-cook for 25 minutes on high. Permit the pressure to drop naturally.

Nutritional data

345 calories, 22g fat (5g saturated fat), 104mg cholesterol, 1051mg sodium, 3g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 1g fiber), and 33g protein are contained in 5 ounces of cooked chicken.