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Instant Pot Whole Chicken — High Pressure, 25-30 min

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Pressure: High

Cook Time: 25-30 min

Overview

Instant Pot Whole Chicken: High pressure for 25-30 min, 15 min natural. Target: 165°F internal. Use trivet. 6 min per pound. Broil after for crispy skin.

Key Details

  • Pressure: High
  • Cook Time: 25-30 min
  • Release: 15 min natural
  • Internal Temp Target: 165°F
  • Use trivet. 6 min per pound. Broil after for crispy skin.

Why This Matters

  • Instant Pot/pressure cooker cuts cooking time by 60-70%
  • Set it and forget it — no monitoring needed
  • Tenderizes tough cuts of meat quickly
  • Energy efficient compared to oven cooking

How To

  1. 1Add liquid to inner pot (minimum 1 cup)
  2. 2Seal lid, set to High pressure for 25-30 min
  3. 315 min natural
  4. 4Use trivet. 6 min per pound. Broil after for crispy skin.
  5. 5Always check internal temperature for meats

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cooking-tempsinstant-potpressure-cookerinstant-pot-whole-chicken

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Frequently Asked Questions

25-30 min on High pressure. 15 min natural. Use trivet. 6 min per pound. Broil after for crispy skin.