INSTANT POT WHOLE CHICKEN

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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

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

2 tablespoons dried thyme
2 tablespoons dried rosemary, crushed
2 tablespoons rubbed sage
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 tablespoon pepper
1 small lemon, quartered, optional
1 small onion, quartered, optional
3 garlic cloves, smashed, optional
1 broiler/fryer chicken (3 to 4 pounds)
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 cup chicken broth or water

Steps:

In a small bowl, combine first 5 ingredients. If desired insert lemon, onion and garlic into the cavity of the chicken. Brush with 1 tablespoon oil and sprinkle with herb mixture. , Select saute setting on a 6-qt. electric pressure cooker. Adjust for medium heat; add remaining 1 tablespoon oil. When oil is hot, sear chicken, breast side down, until browned, 4-5 minutes. Press cancel; remove chicken. Place trivet insert and broth in pressure cooker. Place chicken on top of trivet. Lock lid; close pressure-release valve. Adjust to pressure-cook on high for 25 minutes. Let pressure release naturally.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 345 calories, Fat 22g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 104mg cholesterol, Sodium 1051mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 33g protein.