Instant Pot Whole Chicken + Easy Chicken Gravy
Directions
- 1Remove giblets from the chicken and pat it dry with a paper towel.
- 2Place the chicken breast side up and loosen the skin from the chicken breast using the back of a spoon.
- 3In a measuring cup, combine 2 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp black pepper, 1 tsp onion powder, 1 tsp garlic powder, and 1/2 tsp paprika.
- 4Mince 1 sprig of rosemary and 1 sprig of thyme and add them to the seasoning mix.
- 5Add 8 tbsp of melted unsalted butter and 1 tbsp of freshly squeezed lemon juice to the mixture.
- 6Place a rack into the Instant Pot and add 1 cup of low sodium chicken broth.
- 7Place the chicken onto the rack breast side up. Stuff the cavity with half a lemon and 4 garlic cloves.
- 8Pour half of the butter mixture under the chicken skin and massage gently to distribute it evenly.
- 9Pour the remaining half of the butter mixture all over the chicken.
- 10Cover with the lid, set the valve to sealing, and cook on high pressure for 24 minutes followed by a 15 minute natural pressure release.
- 11Carefully remove the chicken using the trivet and allow any excess juices to drip back into the pot.
- 12Transfer the chicken to a foil-lined rimmed baking sheet and season the top with salt, pepper and paprika.
- 13Broil at 500°F for 3-5 minutes or until the desired color is achieved.
- 14For the gravy, pour all pan drippings into a measuring cup through a sieve.
- 15Remove any excess oil from the drippings using a ladle or a spoon.
- 16Set the Instant Pot to saute on medium heat and add 3 tbsp of unsalted butter.
- 17Once the butter is melted, add 3 tbsp of all-purpose flour and whisk for a minute until golden.
- 18Add the remaining drippings and whisk until everything is simmering and thickened. Remove from heat and transfer to a serving dish.
- 19Serve the chicken with gravy.
Ingredients
- 1 Whole Chicken
- 4 garlic cloves
- 2 tsp fine sea salt
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 0.5 tsp paprika
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
- 1 rosemary sprig
- 1 thyme sprig
- 8 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 cup low sodium chicken broth
- 1 lemon
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
Equipment
Instant Potpaper towelspoonknifemeasuring cupbaking sheetaluminum foil
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