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Juicy Instant Pot Frozen Whole Chicken

Instant Pot Frozen Whole Chicken Recipe

This Instant Pot Frozen Whole Chicken recipe is the ultimate stress-free dinner solution—juicy, flavorful, and cooked straight from frozen in just 90 minutes.
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Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Natural Pressure Release: 15 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 55 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 320kcal
Cost: $10–$14

Equipment

  • Instant Pot (6-quart or larger)
  • Trivet
  • Meat thermometer
  • Tongs

Ingredients

  • 1 whole chicken frozen, 3–4 pounds
  • 1 cup chicken broth or water
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon onion powder
  • 2 teaspoons paprika
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • 1 teaspoon salt or to taste
  • 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
  • 0.5 teaspoon dried sage
  • 1 whole lemon sliced (optional)
  • 2 leaves bay leaves optional

Instructions

  • Remove packaging and rinse frozen chicken.
  • Add broth and trivet to Instant Pot.
  • Mix seasonings and rub all over chicken.
  • Place chicken breast-side up on trivet.
  • Add optional lemon slices and bay leaves.
  • Seal lid and pressure cook for 90 minutes.
  • Allow 15-minute natural pressure release.
  • Carefully remove chicken and check temp (165°F).
  • Optional: Broil chicken 3–5 minutes for crispy skin.
  • Let rest 5 minutes before carving.

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Nutrition

Serving: 170g | Calories: 320kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 38g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 125mg | Sodium: 480mg | Potassium: 390mg | Vitamin A: 820IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 18mg | Iron: 2mg