Best Instant Pot Bbq Whole Chicken Recipes

INSTANT POT BBQ WHOLE CHICKEN

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Make this 4-ingredient Game-Changing Instant Pot Whole Chicken in 3 Easy Steps! Tender, juicy, moist chicken glazed with deliciously caramelized BBQ sauce. Super easy weeknight meal.

Provided by Amy + Jacky

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 4

Ingredients

1 (3 - 4 pounds) whole chicken
8 cups (2L) cold water
¼ cup (60g) your favorite BBQ Sauce
5 teaspoons (35g) fine sea salt

Steps:

Pressure Cook Whole Chicken: Add 5 teaspoons (35g) fine sea salt and 8 cups (2L) of cold water in Instant Pot. With tongs, carefully lower the whole chicken into the water with chicken breast side up. Make sure the water covers at least 90% of the chicken.Close lid and pressure cook at High Pressure for 0 minute (yes! zero minute is not a typo see above for explanations), then Natural Release (20 - 22 minutes). Open the lid carefully.For 2.8lbs (1260g) Whole Chicken: 18 minutes Natural ReleaseFor 3.2 lbs (1450g) Whole Chicken: 20 minutes Natural ReleaseFor 3.6 lbs (1633g) Whole Chicken: 22 minutes Natural ReleaseWith tongs, carefully remove the chicken from the Instant Pot. Be very careful as there will be hot liquid in the chicken carcass.
Pat Dry Whole Chicken: Drain the hot chicken stock liquid in the chicken carcass. Place the whole chicken on a wire rack in a baking tray. Measure the temperature of the thickest part of the chicken. Make sure the temperature reaches at least 161°F (72°C). Pat dry the whole chicken really well with paper towels.*Note 1: If the internal temp doesn't reach this food safe minimum, place it back into the hot liquid for a longer time (5 - 10 minutes) & close the lid. *Note 2: If your oven is not big enough, you can place the whole chicken on a baking tray without the wire rack.
Apply Sauce and Finish in Oven: Brush your favorite BBQ sauce all over the Instant Pot whole chicken. Place the whole chicken under oven's broiler for 5 - 15 minutes until caramelized and the skin is lightly crisped.
Serve Instant Pot Whole Chicken: Remove the BBQ whole chicken from oven and serve with your favorite side dishes!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 254 kcal, Carbohydrate 4 g, Protein 20 g, Fat 16 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Cholesterol 81 mg, Sodium 602 mg, Sugar 3 g, ServingSize 1 serving

INSTANT POT® WHOLE CHICKEN

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This chicken is perfectly tender and juicy. The flavor is subtle so it's a perfect canvas for many dishes or sauces. The vegetables are layered in the bottom of the cooker, creating a "rack" for the chicken, which helps add moisture and flavor.

Provided by NicoleMcmom

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

2 stalks celery, cut into large chunks
2 medium carrots, peeled and cut into large chunks
1 medium onions, peeled and cut into wedges
1 (4 pound) whole chicken
1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt
¾ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon paprika

Steps:

Place celery, carrots, and onion in the bottom of a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®). Pat chicken dry and place on top of the vegetables. Sprinkle chicken evenly with salt, pepper, and paprika.
Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 25 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Remove chicken and let stand for 5 minutes before cutting or shredding.
Strain solids from the cooking liquid, if desired. Set to Saute, and reduce by half for a flavorful sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 416.9 calories, Carbohydrate 4.4 g, Cholesterol 182.1 mg, Fat 22.7 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 46.1 g, SaturatedFat 6.3 g, Sodium 640 mg, Sugar 2 g

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.