Instant Pot Whole Chicken

INGREDIENTS

• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1 teaspoon thyme
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• Whole Chicken
• 1 cup chicken broth
• olive oil
• 1 lemon sliced

INSTRUCTIONS

• Combine the spices and rub all over the chicken.
• Tuck a few lemon slices into the cavity.
• Add a couple tablespoons olive oil to the Instant Pot, press the sauté button, and brown the chicken on both sides. Use two large forks or heavy duty tongs to flip.
• Once browned, remove the chicken from the Instant Pot and place on a plate or cutting board. Squeeze the juice from the remaining lemon slices over the chicken and drop the rinds into the bottom of the Instant Pot.
• Place the chicken back in the Instant Pot. Pour the broth around the chicken in the pot. Set to HIGH pressure for 20 (25 for frozen) minutes.
• When it’s done, release the pressure valve and wait for pressure to release, then let the chicken rest another 5 minutes.
• Serve whole or cut into pieces. You can also shred like you would a rotisserie chicken. Enjoy!

NOTES

• If cooking your chicken from frozen, add an additional 5 minutes to the cooking time.
• Let the chicken rest before carving it to allow the juices to redistribute.
• Browning the chicken is optional, but it produces the most crispy skin and helps to lock in the flavor.