How long to cook whole chicken in pressure cooker?

How to cook a whole chicken in an Instant Pot. Even if you are new to using your pressure cooker, it is simple to make this rotisserie-style Instant Pot whole chicken recipe. Cook from fresh or frozen; it’s great for Sunday dinner or to prepare ahead for quick meals all week.

This whole roast chicken may be my favorite recipe that I’ve cooked in my Instant Pot so far. I now prepare a whole chicken in the Instant Pot every week for dinner. You can use your leftover chicken in salads, pastas, casseroles, or sandwiches, and I use the leftover chicken to make the best quick meals throughout the week.

The Instant Pot makes whole chicken cooking quick, easy, and affordable. With just a few minutes of preparation, you can make this Instant Pot whole chicken recipe in place of purchasing a pre-cooked rotisserie chicken from the store. You can choose the ingredients you use, and homemade chicken will taste much better than store-bought.

The best chicken is made with this pressure cooker recipe because it is juicy, tender, and moist. White and dark meat are both available when you cook the whole bird, so everyone in the family can enjoy what they prefer. The homemade rotisserie rub in this recipe is the best; just wait until you give it a try!

How Do I Crisp the Skin Without an Air Fryer?

You can use your oven’s broil setting if you don’t have an air fryer. Prepare a baking sheet with a wire rack. Place the chicken on the rack carefully and broil for about 5 minutes, watching it closely, until the skin is cooked to your preference. Depending on your oven, this might take longer or less time.

Tips for the Best Instant Pot Rotisserie Chicken:

Cook the chicken for 6 minutes per pound and allow a 15-minute natural pressure release. Releasing the pressure gradually will ensure your chicken is fully cooked through and rested for the juiciest chicken. It also prevents foam from shooting out of the valve.

Weigh the chicken to ensure the proper cooking time (see timing chart below). Overcooking the bird will cause it to fall apart and will make it difficult to transfer.

Make sure your chicken fits your instant pot size. Our 6 qt instant pot fits up to a 5 lb chicken. An 8 qt pressure cooker is better for the larger sized chickens.

Use a Trivet for even cooking and to help remove the chicken from the instant pot.

Broil the chicken for a crisp salty skin

Do not discard the drippings – they make the best gravy to pour over your chicken.

Keep the carcass and bones for Instant Pot Chicken Broth.

Can I Cook a Frozen Whole Chicken in the Instant Pot?

For this recipe, a fresh or thawed chicken works best. A thawed or fresh chicken will cook more evenly, although cooking a frozen whole chicken will take much longer (60–70 minutes on high pressure). Additionally, the flavoring butter won’t be able to be poured underneath the chicken skin. Dry rubs work better with frozen chicken if you want to use one.

How to Cook a Whole Chicken in the Instant Pot – The Right Way!