Jana's Corner & One and Done Recipes

Enjoy a perfectly cooked, tender, and flavorful whole chicken with this simple Instant Pot recipe. Ideal for meal prep or a delicious dinner, this chicken is versatile and can be used in various dishes.

Ingredients

• 1 whole chicken (5-6 lbs)
• 1/2 onion, sliced in half (leave the end on)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• Salt (preferably pink, sea, or kosher)
• Coarse ground black pepper
• Fresh parsley (a few sprigs; dried is fine if you don’t have fresh)
• Fresh rosemary (a few sprigs; dried is fine if you don’t have fresh)

Instructions

• Prepare the Chicken:
  • Wash the chicken thoroughly and pat it dry with paper towels.
  • Rub the chicken all over with olive oil.
• Season and Add to Instant Pot:
  • Place the rack inside the Instant Pot.
  • Place the chicken on the rack.
  • Season generously with salt and coarse ground black pepper.
  • Add the sliced onion and fresh herbs around the chicken.
  • Add half onion, sliced with the end on, to the top of chicken.
• Cook the Chicken:
  • Close the lid and set the Instant Pot to “Pressure Cook” on high for 27 minutes.
  • Once the cooking time is complete, allow the pressure to release naturally, or manually release it if you prefer.
• Rest and Serve:
  • Carefully remove the chicken from the Instant Pot and place it in a baking dish to rest for about 10 minutes.
  • Pull the chicken off the bone and use it for tacos, pulled BBQ chicken, fajitas, or simply enjoy it as is.
• Save the Broth:
  • Don’t forget to save the broth left in the Instant Pot. You can also make bone broth with the remaining chicken bones.

Enjoy your delicious, tender, and versatile whole chicken! Perfect for a variety of meals and a great addition to your weekly meal prep.