Instant Pot Whole Chicken + Easy Chicken Gravy

7m
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Remove giblets from the chicken and pat it dry with a paper towel.
  2. 2Place the chicken breast side up and loosen the skin from the chicken breast using the back of a spoon.
  3. 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.
  4. 4Mince 1 sprig of rosemary and 1 sprig of thyme and add them to the seasoning mix.
  5. 5Add 8 tbsp of melted unsalted butter and 1 tbsp of freshly squeezed lemon juice to the mixture.
  6. 6Place a rack into the Instant Pot and add 1 cup of low sodium chicken broth.
  7. 7Place the chicken onto the rack breast side up. Stuff the cavity with half a lemon and 4 garlic cloves.
  8. 8Pour half of the butter mixture under the chicken skin and massage gently to distribute it evenly.
  9. 9Pour the remaining half of the butter mixture all over the chicken.
  10. 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.
  11. 11Carefully remove the chicken using the trivet and allow any excess juices to drip back into the pot.
  12. 12Transfer the chicken to a foil-lined rimmed baking sheet and season the top with salt, pepper and paprika.
  13. 13Broil at 500°F for 3-5 minutes or until the desired color is achieved.
  14. 14For the gravy, pour all pan drippings into a measuring cup through a sieve.
  15. 15Remove any excess oil from the drippings using a ladle or a spoon.
  16. 16Set the Instant Pot to saute on medium heat and add 3 tbsp of unsalted butter.
  17. 17Once the butter is melted, add 3 tbsp of all-purpose flour and whisk for a minute until golden.
  18. 18Add the remaining drippings and whisk until everything is simmering and thickened. Remove from heat and transfer to a serving dish.
  19. 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