Juicy Whole Frozen Chicken in the Instant Pot – Only 25 Minutes!
A simple and delicious way to cook a whole frozen chicken in the Instant Pot for a juicy and flavorful meal.
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 60 mins
- Total Time: 75 mins
- Yield: 4-6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Pressure Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Lactose
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole frozen chicken (4–5 lbs)
- 1 cup water or chicken broth
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
Instructions
- Place the trivet in the Instant Pot and add water or broth.
- Rub the frozen chicken with olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
- Place the chicken on the trivet, breast side up.
- Close the lid, set the valve to sealing, and cook on high pressure for 25 minutes per pound.
- Allow natural pressure release for 10 minutes, then quick release any remaining pressure.
- Check the internal temperature—it should reach 165°F.
- Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before carving.
Notes
- No need to thaw the chicken.
- Adjust seasoning to your preference.
- Use leftover broth for gravy or soup.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (6 oz)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg