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Juicy Instant Pot rotisserie chicken on white counter with herbs and lemon

Instant Pot Rotisserie Chicken Recipe

This Instant Pot rotisserie chicken is juicy, tender, and bursting with flavor in just 30 minutes. A simple seasoning rub and pressure cooker magic create a restaurant-quality whole chicken perfect for family dinners or meal prep.
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Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Natural Release: 15 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 320kcal
Cost: $10–$12

Equipment

  • Instant Pot (6 or 8 quart)
  • Trivet or steamer basket
  • Meat thermometer
  • Large tongs
  • Silicone gloves
  • Fine-mesh strainer

Ingredients

For the Seasoning Rub

  • 2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper optional

For the Chicken

  • 1 whole chicken 3–4 pounds
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil or melted butter
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 lemon cut into wedges
  • 4 cloves garlic smashed
  • 2 bay leaves

Instructions

  • Mix spices, rub chicken with oil and seasoning.
  • Add broth, lemon, garlic, and bay leaves to pot; place trivet.
  • Cook on high pressure 25 min, natural release 15 min.
  • Remove chicken and let rest for 5 minutes before carving.
  • Optional: Broil for 2–3 minutes for crispy skin.
  • Strain and save cooking liquid for soups or sauces.

Notes

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

Nutrition

Serving: 170g | Calories: 320kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 42g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 125mg | Sodium: 420mg | Potassium: 520mg | Vitamin A: 620IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 35mg | Iron: 2mg