# Instant Pot Whole Chicken + Easy Chicken Gravy

This recipe shows how to make a juicy whole chicken in the Instant Pot and a simple chicken gravy using the pan drippings.

- Total time: 7 min
- Cuisine: American
- Category: Soup
- Language: en

## 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

## Instructions

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

## Equipment

- Instant Pot
- paper towel
- spoon
- knife
- measuring cup
- baking sheet
- aluminum foil

## Source

- Original video: https://youtu.be/6vbnTsB5zIs
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/f0b95566-3128-4ce6-a2a8-e15fc63a2035
- Extracted: 2025-01-17

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