A perfectly cooked whole chicken is a breeze to make in your Instant Pot. Also – ME on Food Network?
This whole chicken is not only great as the entrée for your meal, but is also an excellent way to prepare cooked chicken for other recipes, such as chicken salad.
For the first time, I have filmed a cooking video with a multi-camera set-up.
Not to toot my own horn, but I am pretty proud of how this cooking video turned out and hope you enjoy it.
By the way, have I ever told you that I was asked to be on the Food Network? Several years ago they asked me to be on the show, “The Next Food Network Star.“
Now I would occasionally watch FN, but hadn’t seen that show. So I sat down and binged most of a season to familiarize myself with it before giving them an answer.
The contestants were repeatedly told to be themselves, be who they were and act naturally.
Then they were made to compete in competitions completely contrary to their personality and nature.
I declined the offer.
To Make this Recipe You will Need:
- coconut oil
- whole chicken
- Italian seasoning
- onion powder
- garlic powder
- black pepper
- sea salt
- white wine
- paper towels
- Instant Pot with rack
Watch Me Make this Recipe in the Video Below
To begin, pat the outside of your chicken dry with paper towels.
Press the “sauté” button on your Instant Pot.
Add the coconut oil to the pot and let it get nice and hot. You want the oil shimmering, but not smoking hot. Just before placing the chicken in the pot, swirl the pot to coat the whole bottom with the oil.
Place the chicken breast side down in the pot and leave it alone.
Allow the chicken to sear for 5-8 minutes, or until the chicken is nice and golden.
Press the “Off” button.
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Remove the chicken from the Instant Pot and set it on a plate, breast side up, for a moment.
Place the rack that came with your Instant Pot down inside it.
Sprinkle the seasonings over the top of the chicken.
Pour the water (or white wine) down into the Instant Pot. If I am cooking this recipe as the entrée, I like to use wine for the added flavor. If I am using the chicken for another recipe, I will often use water. Use whichever you prefer.
Place the chicken on the rack inside the Instant Pot, breast side up.
Close and seal the Instant Pot.
Press the “Poultry” button and adjust the time to 40 minutes.
Allow the cycle to run on high pressure.
When the chicken is finished, you can enjoy this as your entrée or use it in other recipes that require cooked chicken.
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