Instant Pot Whole Chicken and Gravy (VIDEO)
Instant Pot Whole Chicken is the fastest way to cook a rotisserie chicken. Cooking Whole Chicken in the Instant Pot is so juicy and you’ll love the easy 3-ingredient chicken gravy made from the drippings.
We love the instant pot not just for the speed of making dinner, but because it comes together in one pot. One and done – just like our Instant Pot White Chicken Chili and Instant Pot Chicken and Rice. Explore our best Instant Pot Recipes Here.
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Instant Pot whole Chicken Recipe:
The ingredients here are so simple and you probably have everything you need in your refrigerator and pantry. We used 1 whole chicken (4 to 4 1/2 lbs), chicken broth, fresh garlic, thyme, rosemary and lemon juice, butter and a few dried spices (salt, pepper, onion and garlic powder and paprika).
The combination of seasonings makes for the best taking gravy made from the pan drippings and prepared right in the instant pot. The gravy is amazing poured over mashed potatoes and the sliced chicken.
Tips for the Best Instant Pot Rotisserie Chicken:
- Cook the chicken for 6 minutes per pound and allow a 15-minute natural pressure release. Releasing the pressure gradually will ensure your chicken is fully cooked through and rested for the juiciest chicken. It also prevents foam from shooting out of the valve.
- Weigh the chicken to ensure the proper cooking time (see timing chart below). Overcooking the bird will cause it to fall apart and will make it difficult to transfer.
- Make sure your chicken fits your instant pot size. Our 6 qt instant pot fits up to a 5 lb chicken. An 8 qt pressure cooker is better for the larger sized chickens.
- Use a Trivet for even cooking and to help remove the chicken from the instant pot.
- Broil the chicken for a crisp salty skin
- Do not discard the drippings – they make the best gravy to pour over your chicken.
- Keep the carcass and bones for Instant Pot Chicken Broth.
How to Cook a Whole Chicken in the Instant Pot:
Prepare Chicken: Separate the skin over the chicken breast using a spoon.
Set up Instant Pot: Place the trivet inside the instant pot and pour in 1 cup chicken broth. Add the chicken breast-side-up and stuff the cavity with garlic cloves and half of the squeezed lemon.
Make Butter Sauce: Combine melted butter with all of the seasonings. Pour half of the mixture under the skin and pour the remaining mixture all over the outside of the chicken.
Pressure Cook Chicken: Cover with the lid, set the lever to “sealing” position, cook on high pressure for 6 minutes per pound followed by 15-minute natural pressure release before manually releasing remaining pressure.
Broil for Crisp Browned Skin: Transfer chicken to a foiled lined baking sheet, season with more salt, pepper, and paprika and broil in the center of the oven 4-5 minutes or until the desired color is reached.
Cooking Times for I.P. Whole Chicken:
As a general rule of thumb, cook your chicken on high pressure for 6 minutes per pound, then do a natural pressure release for 15 minutes before manually releasing remaining pressure.
- 3 lbs = 18 minutes on high pressure with 15-min natural release
- 3 1/2 lbs = 21 minutes on high pressure with 15-min natural release
- 4 lb = 24 minutes on high pressure with 15-min natural release
- 4 1/2 lb = 27 minutes on high pressure with 15-min natural release
- 5 lb = 30 minutes on high pressure with 15-min natural release
Can I Cook a Frozen Whole Chicken in the Instant Pot?
For this recipe, a fresh or thawed chicken works best. You can cook a frozen whole chicken but it will take significantly longer (60-70 minutes on high pressure) and we found a thawed or fresh chicken will cook more evenly. Also, you won’t be able to pour the flavored butter under the chicken skin.
If you want to use a frozen chicken, a dry rub would work better like in this Instant Pot Frozen Chicken Recipe from my friend Olena of Ifoodreal. She also shares some great tips like what to do with the bag of giblets that are stuck inside the chicken and timings for different sized frozen chickens.
Recipes for Leftover Rotisserie Chicken:
We love cooking a whole chicken because the options are endless for easy dinners using leftover chicken. Don’t forget to keep the carcass to make the best homemade chicken stock.
- Avocado Chicken Salad – our most viral salad
- Chicken Fried Rice – our favorite recipe for leftovers
- Autumn Chopped Chicken Salad – you’ll love this dressing
- Chicken Bacon Avocado Sandwich – restaurant favorite
- Chicken in Gravy – combine shredded chicken with gravy and you have a fresh new meal
- Chicken Noodle Soup – even easier with shredded rotisserie chicken!
Watch Natasha Make Instant Pot Whole Chicken:
I hope this Instant Pot Whole Chicken recipe becomes a new favorite Instant Pot recipe for you. It will change the way you make chicken. If you enjoyed this video tutorial, please subscribe to our Youtube Channel and click the bell icon so you can be the first to know when we post a new video. THANK YOU for subscribing!
Instant Pot Whole Chicken
Ingredients
Instant Pot Whole Chicken:
- 4 lb whole chicken
- 1 cup low sodium chicken broth
- 4 cloves garlic peeled and lightly smashed
- 2 tsp fine sea salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1 sprig of rosemary leaves stripped and minced
- 1 sprig of thyme leaves stripped and minced
- 8 Tbsp unsalted butter melted
- 1/2 lemon (squeeze 1 Tbsp juice and use same lemon to stuff chicken)
For the Chicken Gravy:
- 3 Tbsp unsalted butter
- 3 Tbsp all-purpose flour
Instructions
How to Make Instant Pot Whole Chicken:
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Take out the giblets bag from inside the chicken. Pat dry inside and out with paper towels. Place chicken breast-side-up. Starting from the drumstick side, loosen the skin from the breast, using the back of a spoon to help. Set aside.
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In a small bowl combine: all of the seasonings, the minced rosemary and thyme and 1 Tbsp lemon juice and one stick of melted butter. Stir to combine. Set aside.
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Place a rack in the inner pot of your instant pot and add 1 cup of chicken broth. Add chicken breast-side-up. Stuff the cavity of the chicken with crushed garlic cloves and half a lemon.
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Pour half the butter mixture under the skin, (you can use your fingers to massage the chicken and distribute the mixture) then spread the remaining butter mixture evenly over the top of the chicken.
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Pressure cook for 24 min with 15 min natural pressure release, remove the chicken with trivet, allowing any excess juice to drip into the pot (keep that liquid for gravy).
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Transfer to a foil-lined baking sheet, season with more salt and pepper and paprika if desired for a little color then broil at 500˚F, or air fry 5 min or until the skin is browned. Rest 10 minutes before slicing.
To Make the Chicken Gravy:
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Pour all of the liquid from the pot into a bowl or measuring cup and skim off the excess fat at the top. You should have about 2 cups after straining off the fat.
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Set the instant pot to the sauté function and melt in 3 Tbsp butter. Whisk in 3 Tbsp flour, whisking for 1 minute until golden. Add the remaining drippings and whisk until simmering and thickened then remove from heat. Serve with chicken.
Recipe Notes
As a general rule of thumb, cook your chicken on high pressure for 6 minutes per pound, then do a natural pressure release for 15 minutes before manually releasing remaining pressure.
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Made this for my family of 4 last night…amazing! Kids and husband loved the chicken and gravy. Great recipe. Served with veggies. Yum! They would like this chicken weekly now.
Wow, that sounds awesome! I think this is going to be one of their favorites!
This is a fantastic recipe!!! It has become my go-to and is PERFECT as written. Sometimes I’ll stuff the cavity with some onion and thyme sprigs along with the lemon and garlic if I have them on hand. I’ve also used smoked paprika a few times, which is lovely. Last week I used the leftover chicken and gravy to make a pot pie and it was AMAZING. Thanks for sharing this great recipe!!
You’re welcome, Natalie! Thank you for that great review!
We tried this a couple months ago and it has become a regular choice in our household. So delicious and easy!
That’s just awesome! Thank you for sharing that with me, Amber!
It was great. The chicken was very moist and the flavor was very good I will do this again. The gravy was delicious over the chicken and mashed potatoes. Great recipe. Sorry we devoured it before I saw you wanted pic. But it looked as good as it tasre.
No worries, Richard. You can share photos of your creation next time on our Facebook group and page. Thanks for your good feedback!
I just made this and was able to fit a 5.7lb chicken in my 6qt IP (it was the smallest I could find). I followed your cooking instructions to the letter as well as your gravy instructions. I did change the spices, only slathering the chicken with salt and pepper because I wasn’t planning on browning the skin afterwards, and I stuffed the cavity with half a lemon, thyme, and garlic. Spot on cooking instructions and I’m so happy that I have gravy to go with it! Thank you!
You’re welcome! I’m happy you enjoyed this recipe!
I used this recipe. the chicken turned about great, but my gravy was very brown, nothing like is pictured. I wonder what I’m doing wrong.
Hi Carla, you might consider if you changed anything in the ingredients or seasoning?
Can this be made in a regular pressure cooker?
Hi Tanya, I haven’t tested that but I bet it could work!
It worked great for a stove top pressure cooker. This recipe is perfect and so delicious!
So wonderful to hear that. Thank you!
I wanted to love this as much as everyone else, but it just didn’t turn out that well. The flavor was okay. The problem was the cooking. I cooked my 4.5 lb chicken according to the directions & allowed it to naturally release for 15 mins. Well when I took the lid off, my chicken was almost shredded! Way too much time in the pot. This made it very difficult to get the chicken out and most of it fell apart in the process. This also made it hard to broil for the crispness. I would not use this recipe again
Hi Katee, make sure you use a trivet/rack underneath which makes it much easier to transfer the chicken. I have found that with a larger chicken, the top (especially the skin) of the chicken can split with the longer required cooking time to fully cook the chicken through and make it tender.
So, I am kinda ole school….but I recently got an air fryer and an instant pot! I had 2 whole chickens in the freezer and decided to cook one so I looked up recipes and yours sounded good. Made it tonight and with the left over broth I made another recipe for cheesy rice and veggies after I took the chicken out to put in the oven!!!!! OMG! it was great, I did cook the chicken for 40 min. because it was a little over 5 1/2 pounds and I might have let it brown a little too much in the oven while stirring the cheesy rice ( my hubby likes it that way anyway) But it was super! Thanks so much!
My pleasure! Thank you so much for sharing your experience with us, we appreciate it.
My chicken turned out perfectly! The gravy was so good! An easy and delicious recipe I’ll be making often. 🖤
So wonderful to hear that, Tonya. Thank you so much for your excellent review!
Hi Natasha
Can I cook your chicken recipe in a slow cooker as I don’t have an instant pot? I do realise it would take a lot longer but would love to hear from you.
Hi Carol, You can make this in a slow cooker just following whole chicken slow cooker instructions – it may be a little difficult to transfer to the oven afterward though.
Hi Natasha, I am going to use the oven instead because I don’t have pot. What is the way to put the chicken in the oven? As I can see there is chicken broth also to use. Please explain that in details because I really want to make this recipe. Thanks
Hi Fatin, for oven-roasted chicken, I would recommend roasting at 425 degrees F for 1 hour 30 minutes (for a 5-5 1/2 lb chicken), or until juices run clear when you slice between the leg and thigh. A smaller chicken will roast faster. I highly recommend a meat thermometer since not all chickens are the same in size. The deepest/thickest part of the thigh should read 165˚F. Rest 15-20 minutes before serving after it’s out of the oven.
Ok wow. I have never made anything like this before – I’ve never made a whole chicken/turkey/anything. This as so easy and turned out delicious! I was shocked. Thanks for the easy recipe and instructions.
I’m so glad you enjoyed that Mackenzie! Thank you for that wonderful review!
This is the best chicken – so moist and flavorful! Making for a friend that just moved and also making one for my pastor!
So nice of you, Brenda. I’m sure they will like and appreciate it too!
The most tender chicken I’ve ever had! Thank you for the recipe!
So awesome, thank you for your wonderful review!
Thank you, thank you! My first time using my new Instant Pot! This was the most flavorful chicken we have ever had in our lives! Bought the twin Organic pack from Costco, 3 3/4 lbs. Cooked for 22 min. The gravy was over the top fabulous. Even the breast meat was moist and delicious. So easy, so quick, so incredibly yummy!! This is a real winner!
That’s just awesome Betsy! Thank you for sharing that great feedback with us!
I try to cook lots of Natasha’s recipes, generally because she’s a great instructor, this looks great, and I might be able to do it!!
I’m so glad you’re enjoying our recipes, Larry! Thank you!
This was the absolute best chicken I’ve ever prepared. We normally don’t like the breast so much, but it was so tender and juicy that we actually preferred it. The tasty gravy made it that much better! I used fresh home grown rosemary and lemon thyme (yum) and omitted the onion powder (personal preference). Everything else was according to recipe.
I’m so glad you enjoyed this recipe, Sharon! Thank you for the wonderful review!
Hi Natasha,
If I want to air fry the chicken for 5 minutes after, what temperature would you recommend? My air fryer goes up to 400°.
Hi Lauren, I haven’t tested that to advise Kacie. If you experiment please let me know how you like that.
I made this for dinner today and it was delicious. The gravy was easy and so good over mashed potatoes. I’m happy to have an Instant Pot recipe we love. Thanks!
So glad to know that you loved this recipe! Thank you for sharing that with us.
Love all your recipes! Will cook this Sunday! Wish you had a recipe book!
I hope you love this recipe, Nancy! We are working on a book, stay tuned!
i didn’t see a link for the gloves you used while working with the chicken. can you provide?
Hi Susan, Here are the gloves we use (affiliate link).
I’m not sure why but it always take alot longer to cook things in my IP than what a recipe calls for. This took an hour and my chicken was not frozen. I did love it though and will do again but I’ll plan on an hour next time
Hi Chris! Are you using an Instant Pot on high? I haven’t had that experience with this recipe.
Chris – I’ve experienced the same thing. From what I can figure out, most recipes don’t take into consideration the time it takes the IP to come to pressure, which depending on the density/size/frozen of what you’re cooking, can add 10-15+ minutes of IP time (in addition to actual cook time and rest time).
Just my personal experience. 😊
Thank you so much for this recipe. I have used it several times now; it’s so easy and my whole family loves it. And I love having to clean up less after!! I’ve also experimented with different herbs and spices – so versatile. Thanks again!
You’re welcome! Thank you for sharing that great review!
First time using Instapot, this chicken recipe was delicious. Only issue I came across, chicken was a little pink & bloody but placed in the oven & our meal was perfectly cooked. I cooked for 18 minutes since chicken was 3 lbs but I think weight was incorrect. We learn as we go, I will definitely use this one again. Before I end, gravy recipe was da bomb… yummy! Thank you Natasha for sharing with us.
You’re welcome, Angie! I’m happy you enjoyed this!
Planning on making this tonight. Instead of broiling can I change my instant pot to the air fryer method at the end, do you think? Thank you!
I haven’t tested that to advise Kacie. If you experiment please let me know how you like that.
This is a constant menu in our kitchen. The first time I made it, it was a big hit that tonight for dinner my family requested for 2 chickens. So, instead of using the 6 qrts I used the 8 qrts and still it taste great.
Yum! Sounds like you found a family favorite! That’s so great!
Hi Natasha…I have a an almost 4# chicken and an 8 quart instant pot, will it work and will cooking time be less?
Hi Gayle, I have note tested that in an 8qt pot to advise. One of our readers reported doubling this recipe in an 8 quart part without any issues but I have not attempted that with 4lbs of meat.
Thank you so much for your prompt reply!
You’re welcome, Gayle!
Love this recipe! I’m about to make it for the second time. Gonna do a 6 lb chicken in the 8 quart I.P.Thanks!
I’m so glad! I hope you love this recipe Cierra!
Making this tonight. I do not have fresh rosemary or thyme. Could I use dried? If so, how much do you recommend?
Hi Amy, we prefer the fresh but that should work. I hope you love this recipe.
Making this tonight! I do not have fresh rosemary or thyme. Could I used dried, and how much would you recommend?
Hi Amy, we prefer the fresh but that should work. I hope you love this recipe.
Delicious!! Made this twice now very good, gravy is the bomb!!
I’m so glad you enjoyed that Michele!
What about a crock pot? How long for smaller (probably 3 lbs) whole frying chicken.
Hi Jenny, You can make this in a slow cooker just following whole chicken slow cooker instructions – it may be a little difficult to transfer to the oven afterward though.
True! Ok thanks for your quick response! I’ll let u know how it turns out tomorrow!
Did exactly as instructed. It was juicy and so tasty! Thanks for this recipe!
So awesome to hear that Ruth. Thanks for your great feedback!
I’ve made this a few times now and it’s always been a hit! I have an 8qt instapot. Do you think it will be possible to cook 2 chickens at once?
Hi Cindy, I don’t have an 8qt Instant Pot to test it in but that should work fine in an 8qt instant pot following the timing guide.
Hi natasha , do you think its ok if i put the chicken directly in the oven instead of the instant pot.
Thanks
Hi Mariette, for oven-roasted chicken, I would recommend roasting at 425 degrees F for 1 hour 30 minutes (for a 5-5 1/2 lb chicken), or until juices run clear when you slice between the leg and thigh. A smaller chicken will roast faster. I highly recommend a meat thermometer since not all chickens are the same in size. The deepest/thickest part of the thigh should read 165˚F. Rest 15-20 minutes before serving after it’s out of the oven.
I could not find the link to your clear cooking gloves. Can you please send it to me? Thanks
Hi Katherine, Here are the gloves we use (affiliate link).
Thank you! 🙂
What could I serve with the chicken?
We like it with rice, mashed potatoes, some roasted veggies, or one of our many salads.
Awesome. Tks
whete to buy instant pot?
Hi Yazmine, here’s the Instant Pot that I am using. I hope that helps!
I made this recipe last night and it was a #1 hit. I cannot wait to make again and again, etc…. Thank you so much!!
Isn’t the flavor amazing! That’s so great! It sounds like you have a new favorite!
Can you cook the bag of giblets in the instant pot along with the chicken in this and in other recipes? Is it safe? If yes, how do we do this correctly? I have a Duo Plus 6 Quart Instant Pot. This will be my 1st time using my Instant pot and am scared, intimidated, have a mental block about it and am disoriented about how to use it. Thanks.
Hi Tamboliya, I usually do not include the bag of giblets but remove and discard it. I know there are probably recipes out there for using the giblets like for making gravy but we don’t personally.
This was JUST what I was looking for! I bought a whole chicken, having never made one in a pressure cooker, then searched until I found this recipe. The only changes I made were to add 1/4 of an onion into the chicken with the lemon and sub 1/2 the broth for white wine. It was delicious and made the gravy Devine.
That’s just awesome!! Thank you for sharing your wonderful review
I made this today! Outstanding! So much flavor & very moist! Served it with grilled asparagus! Yum! Thank you so much!
I’m so glad you enjoyed it!
Hi Natasha, I am in Australia. I have been following you for quite a while and have tried many of your wonderful recipes. Today I did your instant pot chicken. It was amazing, so tasty and juicy. I did it in the regular oven stuffed with my own Christmas stuffing. Thank you, this will be my go to roast chicken from now on.
That is awesome, Patrice. So happy to know that you loved the instant pot recipe. I hope you love every recipe that you will try!
My family loved it! We served the chicken with roasted potatoes, green beans, carrots and stove-top stuffing. It was a Sunday dinner on a week night! Thanks, Natasha! I love all your videos.
That’s so great! Sounds like you found the perfect meal! Thank you for sharing that with me.
Hi Natasha, I made your instant pot chicken tonight for dinner, delicious!!! Thank you for sharing your recipes and thank you for the fun way you do it. X
You’re welcome! I’m so glad you enjoyed that, Michelle!
Please share link to gloves you use?
Thanks!
Hi Angie, Here are the gloves we use (affiliate link)
Gosh this is an amazing way to cook chicken. Chicken is so moist. Flavoured butter – tick tick tick. The sauce is just scrumptious. A 2 kilo bird takes 26 minutes. Under a very hot grill for 5 minutes or so. Meanwhile, there is plenty of room in the oven for roast potatoes and roast carrots and broccoli. Yum yum yum. Love love love your fun videos!
Thanks Natasha.
Hello Sheila, what an amazing feedback. I’m so glad that you loved the end result, thank you for giving this recipe a great review!
I’m 57 and have never cooked a whole chicken? This was so easy to do! Thank you!
That’s just awesome Kim! I’m so glad you enjoyed that! Isn’t the flavor amazing for a simple and flavorful recipe?
I made this tonight for Easter dinner for my husband since he doesn’t eat ham. Oh my goodness, this is the best chicken I have ever had. The gravy is simply amazing! I am definitely sending my sister this recipe! Thank you for sharing.
So happy to hear that you enjoyed your Easter dinner, Chrissy. Thanks for sharing and for giving this recipe a great feedback!
Natasha – this recipe is perfect. I don’t even bother to broil the chicken after cooking, it comes out so moist and delicious! It’s perfect for having cooked chicken on hand. I am making a chicken soup with the leftovers and the stock I make from the chicken carcass last night. I am always looking for ways to use my multi-cooker as a short-cut, and this is a great method. I don’t know if I’ll ever spatch-cock again! THANK YOU!
I love it! I’m super happy that you enjoyed this recipe so much.
For anyone browsing through similar recipes, don’t look any further!! Making whole turkey or chicken can be intimidating but if I can do it, you can too! I didn’t manipulate the recipe at all, it was absolutely delicious. My husband raved this chicken recipe. Definitely a keeper!! Thank you Natasha for another wonderful recipe.
What an awesome review and feedback, Jamie. Thank you so much for sharing your experience with us. I love it!
I made this today best chicken I had in a long time I left out the garlic because I don’t like it it was juicy and tender will make again
Sounds great, Robin. Thank you so much for your excellent review!
I didn’t see a link to where to purchase kitchen gloves? Thanks!
Hi Angie, Here are the gloves we use (affiliate link).
I just made this tonight. It was so delicious. The gravy stole the show. Thank you so much for this recipe, Natasha!
You’re welcome, Heather! Isn’t the flavor amazing!
I literally have NEVER rated a recipe but I made this and it was the best chicken I have ever made! So good! We ate it leftovers for lunch and dinner again the next day. I made it with your whipped potatoes. AMAZING! Thank you!
I love it! Thank you for the excellent rating, Christine. I appreciate it!
I don’t have the trivet but I have something that will keep the bird off of the bottom of the insta pot will that work?
Hi Melissa, if it is Instant Pot safe I imagine so!
Followed this recipe to the letter. The chicken was tough and seemed over cooked.
Hi Aubrey, did you change anything in the recipe or maybe use a smaller chicken without making the size adjustments with cook time? Also, make sure to depressurize and remove the chicken as directed. The pressure cooker is one of those things that if it’s left in too long, it can easily overcook. I hope that helps for next time.
By far the best pressure cooker recipe I have found and tried. I no longer buy rotisserie chickens from the grocery – this is my go-to recipe!
I love it! Thanks for your wonderful review and I agree, I also prefer homemade all the time!
Great info. Lucky me I ran across your website by chance (stumbleupon). I’ve saved as a favorite for later!
I’m so glad you discovered our blog, Janina! I hope you enjoy our recipes.
As long as I follow the 6 minutes per pound rule could I do Cornish hens the same way
Hi Lisa, I honestly haven’t tested it with Cornish hens. I assume that should work.
I tried it using 2, 1.5 lb birds and I did 8 minutes with 15 minutes nr and it worked perfectly. I think next time I would 7 minutes. I did cut the seasoning in half. Very good and this will be my “go to” from now on
Sounds like you found a new favorite, Lisa! That’s so great!
I made this last night and it was sooo good and super easy to make!
I’m glad you enjoyed it! I hope you love every recipe that you try.
I made this a couple of days ago, holy smokes was it good. Great recipe. Thanks.
That’s just awesome!! Thank you for sharing your wonderful review, Vernon!
Made this last night. Followed the recipe exactly. It was amazing and the gravy was really good as well. I had to make one modification for the gravy as we have two in our home who cannot eat gluten. So I used 3 TBSP Domata All Purpose GF flour. Worked perfectly for any who need this to be GF. Keep up the good work Natasha!
That is great info thank you so much for sharing that with us. Fantastic review too!
What are the utensils that you are using to remove the chicken to the plate? They look very practical.
Hi Wanda, we have notes on this in the recipe. We used this Steamer Rack Trivet here. I hope that helps.
Salut Natasha, j’ai adoré cette recette.
Je suis tellement contente de tous vos recettes, Merci beaucoup, je suis votre fan.
Hi, I am so glad you enjoy my recipes. Thank you for sharing that with me.
Im new to cooking with the Instant Pot….is there a button for the “15 min. release” that you suggest after the initial cooking time? Im anxious to try this recipe. Thanks
Hi Luna, if you are new to the Instant Pot, it is highly recommended to read the user guide for the specific model that you own and they often have a test run recommendation that I suggest following so you can get the hang of using the instant pot. After the initial pressure cooking timer is completed, mine starts a new countdown which is the natural pressure release stage. You want to let that timer get to 15 minutes before releasing any remaining pressure with the valve on top. That is what is meant by the 15minute natural pressure release. I hope that helps!
I want to buy the instant pot and I like the one you are using, could you tell me the name of the one you’re using. Thank you
Sure Janice! This is the Instant Pot that I am using. I hope that helps!
For once, i completely followed a recipe and i’m very happy I did so. The result was amazingly good and the cooking, perfect.
The only thing that wasn’t exactly up to my taste is that the skin wasn’t that crispy even with the broiling but maybe i should have had the grill closer to the broiler. Thanks Natasha, glad I discovered you
I’m so glad you discovered our blog Myrianne. That’s so great.
I used my instant pot for the first time with this recipe and it turned out perfect. I posted a picture on my Facebook. So pretty
That’s so great Beverly! Make sure you tag @natashaskitchen or #natashaskitchen so I can find it!
Made this tonight. It was very moist and delicious. A definite do-over.
So happy to hear that, Tammy! Thanks for the great review.
So I tried your whole chicken in the instant pot last week. It was only my second time trying the IP. The chicken and gravy was so amazing that I’ve made it again this week. Holy moly, it is yummy!!
Awesome! Thank you for sharing that with us. I’m glad that you loved this recipe!
This is one of the best recipes ever. Wonderful gravy. I used your spatchcock method on the chicken and the flung it in the instant pot. I tied string around it to hold it together. Then broiled on low. Cooked carrots, brussel sprouts and artichoke hearts for the vegetables.
I’m so happy you enjoyed that. Thank you for sharing that with us!
Wow is all I can say about this recipe! It was so easy and everyone in the family loved it! The gravy was fantastic and the kids poured it over everything. Will be making this from now on. Thank you so much for the delicious recipe ❤
Wonderful! So happy to know that everyone loved this recipe especially the kids. Thank you for the amazing review.
I cooked the instant pot chicken recipe but I roasted it in the oven the regular way and it was perfect – 1-1/2 kg of chicken with the measurements on the recipe for the marinade; 20 minutes at 400 degrees, then 375 degrees for 40 minutes, chicken came out just right. Thanks, Natasha, for sharing your recipe
You’re welcome! I’m so happy you enjoyed it Jeannette!
You guys!! You need to make this TODAY. It’s delicious. I’m a Natasha loyalist, but I did try another rotisserie – style instant pot recipe prior to this one. (Shame on me!!) Never again will I stray away from Natasha! This was a winner and my family loved it. It’s on our permanent rotation!
Thank you so much for that awesome feedback & review Jennie! Sounds like you found a new favorite.
I am doing a 10lb chicken in an 8quart PowerPC… do I need too double the butter marinade or will be okay as is?
If you prefer it to be tastier and you want to have more sauce you can add a bit more butter but it will also be okay as is.
Thank you. I did as is and it was wonderful.
Awesome! Hope you enjoyed it.
I made this as the recipe calls for and it was amazing!!! Can you make it with just chicken breast rather than a whole chicken?
That should work too Madisen
Delicious! So glad I tripped upon your recipes. (All the skin and bones went back into the pot for bone broth.) Thank you so much.
That’s so great! Thank you so much for sharing that with me.
This turned out great!! Thanks.
That’s so great, Dave! Thank you for that amazing review!
This was without a doubt the best chicken I have every fixed or eaten. The best flavor ever. Will be making very often. My husband agreed, the best.
Yay I’m glad that your husband loved this Judy! Thank you for such a nice review.
Question: could you use a frozen chicken?
Hi Cheyenne, we have this note in the recipe you may find helpful “If you want to use a frozen chicken, a dry rub would work better like in this Instant Pot Frozen Chicken Recipe from my friend Olena of Ifoodreal”
Just made this and sorry, I did not have time to take a picture, but the chicken and gravy are delicious!!!! This is definitely a keeper. Thank you!
Yay great to hear that Ana! Thanks for sharing your good feedback.
Just finished eating this – and hubby and grown daughter say that this is a keeper! The gravy unexpectedly stole the show. This is going on regular rotation.
My chicken was a little small for the 24 mins I think after reading some of these comments. I will be more careful in the future, as one of the thigh/legs fell off as I was transferring it to the roasting pan. LOL – but it was crazy delicious, so who cares!
Also, do you cook yours on high or low pressurization?
Many thanks!
Sounds like you found a new favorite, Laura! Thank you for that awesome review. We used high pressure for 6 minutes per pound. We have this note in the recipe for you: “Cover with the lid, set the lever to “sealing” position, cook on high pressure for 6 minutes per pound followed by 15-minute natural pressure release before manually releasing remaining pressure.” I hope that helps.
So delicious! In the 7 years I’ve been with my fiancé he’s never liked any chicken dish I’ve made. I received an InstantPot for Christmas and made this. He went absolutely nuts for it! He loves taking the garlic from the chicken and spreading it on toasted bread. He’s doing that now actually lol. He requests this every week since. Thank you for such a great recipe!!
That’s so awesome! I love the idea of repurposing the garlic! That’s so great!
My family LOVED this meal! Tasted like Thanksgiving My exchange student was a little grossed out from the raw whole chicken (he had never seen one before ) Thank you for such great recipes! I know when I make one of your recipes, my family will love it!
You’re welcome! I’m so glad the entire family loved this recipe. That’s so great!
I used this recipe tonight, the only change being that I added about 1/2 of the butter. It was the most delicious and moist roast chicken I have ever had! This is a keeper recipe!
Sounds like you found a new favorite, Judi! Thank you for that wonderful review.
Question: Could this be made in a pressure cooker? I don’t have an instant pot. If so, how long would you cook it?
Hi Jeanne, yes, an instant pot is essentially an electric and programmable pressure cooker. Follow the user instructions for your specific model then pressure cook according to the recipe instructions.
Love this recipe! I just purchased my instant pot and I’ve made this chicken twice! Juicy, flavorful, tender and the gravy is incredible! The browning step at the end is key.
Great weekday family meal, it comes together very quickly. I made the recipe exactly as is – wouldn’t change a thing! Another great recipe, Natasha!
I’m so happy you enjoyed that. Thank you for sharing that with us, Nicky!
I’m making this tonight. With the quarantine I need to use dry spices instead of fresh. What would you recommend for measurements? I also dont have fresh lemon. I do have lemon juice though. I also am new to pressure cooking and would like to make chicken broth from the carcass. Do you reccomend using the instant pot? Looking forward to trying this
Hi Pam, we have this awesome chicken/ bone broth Instant pot recipe here that will help with using up the carcass. Lemon juice will work well as well as the dry spices. For measurements, most dry spices have a measurement guide on the label of fresh vs dried. I hope that helps.
Did you put anything into the chicken cavity or just skip that part? I’m in the same boat, no lemon and no fresh herbs. I will substitute for dried, but wasn’t sure whether I could leave the chicken cavity empty…
I consider myself a decent cook but in over 50 years I have never been able to roast a decent chicken in the oven. Someone posted this recipe on my InstantPot group a couple of weeks ago and I made it tonight. It was absolutely delicious and moist with so much flavor! The gravy was amazing too! So I’m recommending this recipe and it’s a keeper for sure!! Thanks!
Sounds like you found a new favorite! Thank you for that amazing review, Bob!
I made this tonight for my family. First time ever cooking a whole chicken!
My fussy kids went back for thirds and my dad said it was the best gravy he had ever eaten.
Thank you for this wonderful recipe.
Absolutely delicious.
You’re welcome, Tanya! I’m so glad you liked that.
Hi Natasha
I’m loving your recipes, absolutely delicious, simple quick and easy, juicy and full of flavour. I have so many already. I love how you explain every single details. Thank you for sharing them
Thank you for that wonderful review, Sara! I’m so glad you’re enjoying our blog.
Made it last night… Came out perfect.
Wondering if I can make duck the same way???
Hi Anita, I’m so glad you liked that! I have not tested that with duck to advise. If you experiment, let me know how you liked the recipe.
Delicious! And easy. Thank you.
You’re welcome! I’m so happy you enjoyed it, Kathy!
Can you use dried Rosemary and other herb you said instead of fresh sprigs?
Hi Nancy, we prefer the fresh but that should work. I hope you love this recipe.
DeeeLICIOUS
My family loved this and the gravy OMG was absolutely delicious
My 4 year old twins love watching Natashaskitchen.com videos, and help me pick what’s for dinner.
We LOVE you Natasha
Hi Sanjani, that is the best when kids love what we moms make. That’s so great!
Thank you Natasha for the amazing recipe.My whole family jus loved instapot whole chicken with gravy .Loads of love and hugs to you
That’s so great, Anusha!
Hi Natasha, what’s the brand, model and size knife that you used to chop the herbs? I think it’s Wusthof (my favorite brand) but which model and size?
Thank you,
Nicole
Hi Nicole. I used Wusthof Santoku 7″ knife in this video.
Hi Natasha! Haven’t tried this recipe yet but it’s next on my list. Question can you link to where you got the kitchen disposable gloves? Didn’t see the link in the recipe thanks!!!
Hi Karyn, Here are the gloves we use (affiliate link)
Thank you Natasha!!!
Tried the instapot whole chicken recipe. Absolutely fantastic!! Came together quickly and flavor was unbelievable.
That’s so great! Isn’t the flavor out of this world?! We absolutely love it.
The chicken turned out too soft. The wings came off. I wouldn’t recommend the times mentioned in the recipe—a shorter cooking time in the Instant Pot would probably yield better results. Nonetheless, the chicken turned out okay. Tried another recipe before that had the same method of stuffing butter under the skin then roasting the chicken straight away, and it yielded much better results—the same buttery tender chicken meat and crispy skin without the meat falling off the bone.
Thank you for sharing that feedback with us, Demi.
I followed the recipe as written with my ninja and it turned out fantastic. My family loved the chicken and it came out of the oven looking like the picture. But the gravy words can not express how fantastic it was and what makes the meat great is that it’s infused with that gravy.
Thank you so much for sharing that with us, Mike.
I had the same problem! Chicken was just over 5 lbs and I cooked in on high pressure for 30 minutes, plus 15 natural release. When I opened the IP, the chicken skin was peeled off and the chicken was falling apart. Just to be safe, I skipped the oven step and we just ate it as-is. Juicy, albeit not super attractive. 😉
Upside: the gravy was out of this world!
I love all of your recipes. I will try this again and shave off a bit of cooking time to see if that helps.
Hi Jill, you can definitely shave off a little time if it was overly tender. The skin does tend to separate at the top if you are using a larger bird. You can see in my photos that mine did that also. It looks prettier after broiling.
Hi Natasha!
I made this last night and it was delicious!!
First time tried whole chicken in IP, first time tried your recipe! Yum!!
My 16 yo son do not like whole chicken, but he said it was good. So that says a lot!!
My 6 yo son and I love your videos and we watch them together everyday. He even asks me to watch Natasha! I have so many recipes of yours I would like to try now. Starting with Avocado Chicken salad with left over chicken today! I don’t have a lot chicken left though… since we liked it so much. Haha!
Thank you so much for the delicious recipe and I can’t wait to try more!
Awww that’s the best! Thank you so much for sharing that with me. I’m all smiles!
Depending on the trivet you use, you might be able to put potatoes in the bottom under the trivet. Potatoes from The Little Potato Company would work great. Just a thought
I love the idea of adding potatoes underneath. Wow that would be very tasty! If you experiment with that, please let me know how it goes.
Any suggestions about how to add potatoes into the instant pot with the chicken to make mashed with instead of having to cook them separately?
Hmm that’s a great suggestion, Carli! I haven’t tested that but I’m curious now. If you experiment in any way with potatoes, please let me know how you liked the recipe
Is a 7.6 lb chicken too big for this recipe or just follow your time guide?I have a 8qt instant pot. Thank you for your time.
Hi Shannon, that is a very large chicken! I don’t have an 8qt to test it in but that should work fine in an 8qt instant pot following the timing guide.
I have the 8qt and made this with an almost 6 lb bird. Their was still room to spare.
Thank you so much for sharing that with me, Tessa.
This chicken was delicious. Gravy, too, and went so well with mashed potatoes. Problem was, I had to make the potatoes on my stove since the chicken was already in the instant pot. My husband said it was the best he has ever had. I love my instant pot and am glad to have another go-to recipe I can count on. Next time I will up the herbs. Great job Natasha! Keep the IP recipes coming!
Thank you for the wonderful review, Crabby! I’m so glad you’re enjoying our recipes.
This was my first attempt making a whole chicken in the Instant Pot. It turned out amazing and definitely will make it again, and again (y)
Isn’t the flavor amazing! Thank you for that great review, Nancy!
I’m making this tonight!!! I’m so excited! Cant wait
Yay! I hope you love this recipe.
Omgggg!!! We absolutely loved it! Went amazing with some mashed potatoes. And that gravy is to die for! Cant wait to make it again
I’m so happy to hear that! Thank you Danyell!
This was my first time making a chicken in the instant pot. The chicken was juicy and had an amazing flavor! Thanks for the great recipe!
I’m so glad to hear that, Jesse! Thank you for that amazing review.
Hi Natasha, I made this recipe for the 1st time today and my kids loved it so much. The chicken was so tender and juicy and the gravy was delicious too. I was nervous b/c I didn’t have a trivet (adding 1 to my Amazon cart now), so I used a steamer basket instead. Thanks for the great recipe.
That is the best when kids love what we parents make. That’s so great!
I don’t have anbinst Pot, can I use a slow crock pot or an air fry divide. Love this receipt Thk .,Nat
Hi Carmin, you can make this in a slow cooker just following whole chicken slow cooker instructions – it may be a little difficult to transfer to the oven afterward though.
Natasha omg !!! You’re amazing !! I made this chicken recipe and gravy tonight oh my goodness … my family and I devoured it!!! Thank you for this amazing recipe so easy and DELICIOUS ! Will make this again .
I’m so glad to hear it, Jennifer! Thank you for that amazing review!
I love love love everything you make, made your chicken stir fry last night to rave reviews. Is there any way I could adapt using my slow cooker say for six hours? Then broil/sauté I’m pan?
Hi Leslie, I’m so glad you’ve enjoyed our recipes! You can make this in a slow cooker just following whole chicken slow cooker instructions – it may be a little difficult to transfer to the oven afterward though.
This was outstanding! The seasoned butter provided so much flavor to the chicken and the gravy was delicious. No additional seasoning needed. I used my MeaIthy CrispLid to brown instead of the broiler. However, even though I was very careful loosening the breast skin in order to add the seasoned butter, the skin split during cooking exposing the breast so only the skin on the legs and wings were “available” to crisp. It was still delicious!!!! My bird was 3.5 pounds and it cooked perfectly in 21 minutes. Thanks for great recipe!!
You’re welcome, Mindy! I’m happy you enjoyed that.
I cant find the video on this page, am I missing it.
Cancel my comment above, page slow to load, found it now. Xx
Hi Jon, it is in the recipe post. You can click on the photo that has the youtube play button (red). I will link it for you directly HERE.
Just made this ! And I mean it really is better than Turkey !!! Thank you Natasha you the best !!! Soo good mine was 5 lbs so I did 35 min w 15 min slow release. Soo delishes I cant
I’m so glad you enjoyed this recipe, Yekaterina! Thank you for that great feedback.
Thank you so much for sharing my Instant Pot frozen chicken recipe with your readers. I appreciate it a lot!
Hi Olena, You are so welcome! I thought your ideas were great for using frozen chicken!
Where do you get the insert for lifting the chicken out of the pot?
Hi Helene, we used a Trivet for even cooking and to help remove the chicken from the instant pot.
Hi Natasha. Im really interested in try this recipe. I dont have a instant pot but i do have a pressure cooker. I was wondering if it could still be done?
Hi, yes an instant pot is essentially an electric and programmable pressure cooker. Follow the user instructions for your specific model then pressure cook according to the recipe instructions.
Hi Natasha! Wonderful recipe, I just made it today and it was delicious! Just wondering, do the calories listed include the gravy too or just chicken? If it’s not including the gravy, would you happen to know? Thanks
Hi Sara, it includes the gravy too, but it also does account for removing the extra fat that is skimmed off from the gravy so that is not included.
If I could add another star I would. This was sooo good. Chicken came out so juicy and the gravy alone is worth making this. Best gravy iv had! Seriously.
That’s just awesome!! Thank you for sharing your wonderful review, Caroline!
My husband and I both loved this recipe! I was skeptical to cook a whole chicken in my Instant Pot…. not anymore, this recipe is delicious! The chicken is moist and flavorful and the gravy is amazing! Be sure to use unsalted butter and low sodium chicken broth, as indicated, or it will be too salty. I did not use the extra 3 Tbsp butter to make the gravy, didn’t need it. Thank you for the delicious recipe Natasha!
I’m so happy you enjoyed that. Thank you for sharing that with us, Carrie!
I don’t have an instant pot. Could I use a dutch oven?
Hi Amber, for oven-roasted chicken (you can use a dutch oven pot), I would recommend roasting at 425 degrees F for 1 hour 30 minutes (for a 5-5 1/2 lb chicken), or until juices run clear when you slice between the leg and thigh. A smaller chicken will roast faster. I highly recommend a meat thermometer since not all chickens are the same in size. The deepest/thickest part of the thigh should read 165˚F. Rest 15-20 minutes before serving after it’s out of the oven.
I’m a new cook at the age of 67 and my wife gave me a ninja so I tried this dish and even the wife liked the result. It’s an easy recipe to follow so I guess I’ll be buying more chickens. Thank you
You’re welcome! I’m so happy you enjoyed it, Mike!
Made the whole chicken tonight for dinner…OUTSTANDING and so easy! The gravy is seasoned perfectly and the lemon comes through just enough. You wanna make this!
Hi, I am so happy you loved our Instant Pot Chicken recipe! Thank you for the amazing review!
Hi Natasha, I cannot see a video anywhere for this recipe
Hi Manuela, we have it linked in the recipe but you can also follow the direct link here. I hope that helps.
Thank you for giving all of the cooking times. I get so scared not knowing how long is too long for different chicken sizes. So helpful!
You’re welcome! I’m so glad this was helpful!
I see the video link now. Thanks
I’m glad you found that Alan!
I would like to know what is an instant pot cooker? Do you mean a pressure cooker like TFall??
Thank you
Hi Teresa, it is an Electric Pressure Cooker with additional functions. Here is the one we used here.
I do not see a link to the video for the whole chicken recipe. Using IPad????
This chicken was tender and juicy. It was just falling off the bone. Add to it the amazing gravy and it was perfection!
I’m so happy to hear that! Thank you for sharing your great review!
This chicken recipe is so juicy and tender! I love how this is an instant pot recipe, a great way to use my instant pot!
We love Instant Pot recipes! Thank you so much for stopping by, Valentina!
I don’t have a instant pot what would the time be in a oven ?
Hi Karen, for oven-roasted chicken, I would recommend roasting at 425 degrees F for 1 hour 30 minutes (for a 5-5 1/2 lb chicken), or until juices run clear when you slice between the leg and thigh. A smaller chicken will roast faster. I highly recommend a meat thermometer since not all chickens are the same in size. The deepest/thickest part of the thigh should read 165˚F. Rest 15-20 minutes before serving after it’s out of the oven.
Hi Natasha, I was waiting for a new recipe from you, this looks so yummy. But where is the video, I like to watch the video first!!!!
Hi Cristina, I totally forgot to embed it when I first published the post. It is there now. Thank you for letting me know and I hope you totally love the chicken AND the gravy!