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    Home / Recipes / Dinner / Easy Instant Pot "Roasted" Chicken

    Easy Instant Pot "Roasted" Chicken

    November 3, 2018 by Keto Cooking Christian Leave a Comment

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    Whole chicken roasted in the Instant Pot has lots of flavor and is tender and juicy!

    roasted chicken on plate with instant pot in background
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    • What's in Instant Pot Roasted Chicken
    • How to Make Instant Pot Roasted Chicken
    • How Do I Store Leftover Roasted Chicken?
    • Ideas for Roasted Chicken Made in the Instant Pot
    • What Seasoning Can I Use with Instant Pot Roasted Chicken?
    • More Keto Chicken Recipes
    • More Keto and Low Carb Instant Pot Recipes

    Making your own roasted chicken is super easy using your Instant Pot or pressure cooker!  I make an herbed butter and rub it just under the skin, which keeps the chicken moist and delicious.

    roasted chicken cut up on plate

    There are a host of low carb and Keto friendly meals that you can use this chicken for, including my Chicken Florentine, Chicken Cordon Bleu and Chicken and Broccoli casseroles.  

    roasted chicken cut up on plate with instant pot in background

    You can also use it in my Chicken Soup with Cauliflower Rice, Buffalo Chicken or Jalapeño Popper Chicken Dips, and even freeze to use later.

    What's in Instant Pot Roasted Chicken

    • Whole chicken
    • Chicken stock
    • Grass-fed butter
    • Onion
    • Garlic
    • Lemon
    • Herbs (I used lemon thyme and dill)
    • Salt and pepper
    • Olive oil

    *Exact measurements are listed in the recipe card below.

    How to Make Instant Pot Roasted Chicken

    Clean your chicken and remove the neck and giblets.  

    Easy Instant Pot Roasted Chicken - Keto and Low Carb

    Take half of the herbs, remove the stems and chop.

    Easy Instant Pot Roasted Chicken - Keto and Low Carb

    Mix in the lemon zest, salt and pepper and mix into the butter.

    Take half of the herbed butter and rub it on top of each breast, under the skin.  Add the onion, lemon and remaining herbs to the cavity and tie up the legs using kitchen twine.

    Turn your Instant Pot setting to sauté.

    Drizzle olive oil and rub on the outside of the chicken.

    Sprinkle salt and pepper, then add in some olive oil in your Instant Pot and place the chicken inside, breast side down.

    Allow to sear for a few  minutes on each side or until browned.  Then remove the chicken and set it on the Instant Pot wire rack and place it back inside.

    Pour in the chicken stock, secure the lid in place and turn the valve to sealing.  Set to pressure cool/manual for 25 minutes with a natural release of the pressure.

    This should take about 15 minutes or so.  Carefully remove the lid pointing away from you and lift out the chicken.

    roasted chicken on plate with instant pot in background

    Don't forget to save the carcass to make my One Hour Homemade Chicken Stock!  If you're not ready to make the stock, just freeze the carcass until you're ready.

    If you want your skin to be more browned and crispy, you can finish it off in a 425F oven for about 10 minutes.

    How Do I Store Leftover Roasted Chicken?

    Leftover Instant Pot chicken will keep for a few days in an air tight container in the fridge. You can also freeze leftovers. For best results, save some of the broth and freeze the chicken it with the chicken to keep it moist. It will keep in the freezer for several months that way.

    To thaw it out, just set the container in the fridge over night then heat in the oven or microwave until warmed through,

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    Ideas for Roasted Chicken Made in the Instant Pot

    • Shredded chicken in most any casserole is a great way to use up those leftovers.
    • Soups are great with shredded chicken
    • Keto stir fried veggies with some added roasted chicken makes for a quick and easy weeknight meal
    • Need a hearty dip for a party? Shredded chicken adds extra protein to cheese and creamy style dips
    • If you'd like to see a round up of additional great recipes using shredded chicken, checkout this 25 Best Shredded Chicken Recipes.
    roasted chicken cut up on plate with instant pot in background

    What Seasoning Can I Use with Instant Pot Roasted Chicken?

    Chicken is often referred to as a blank canvas for recipes. That's because chicken has a mild flavor and it really takes on the flavors of what ever you season it with.

    • You can use Italian seasonings like a blend of basil, oregano and garlic.
    • For a Mexican twist, use chili powder, cumin and smoke paprika.
    • For a Cajun flair, this Cajun Seasoning Mix lends an amazing flavor to chicken.
    • Blackened Seasoning Mix has incredible flavor and it gives chicken such a robust boost.

    You can use the leftover chicken to make my Chicken Soup with Cauliflower Rice!

    roasted chicken cut up on plate

    More Keto Chicken Recipes

    • Thai Red Curry Coconut Grilled Chicken
    • Grilled Chicken with Rosemary Citrus Glaze
    • Keto Chicken Tenders
    • Jalapeno Popper Chicken Casserole
    • Keto Chicken Pot Pie
    • Spinach Artichoke Chicken Casserole
    • Creamy Chicken Tuscan Skillet
    • Bacon Ranch Chicken Casserole
    • Chicken Florentine Skillet
    • Creamy Chicken Poblano Chicken
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    The Instant Pot model that I have is the Instant Pot DUO80 8 Quart 7-in-1 Multi- Use Programmable Pressure Cooker, Slow Cooker, Rice Cooker, Steamer, Sauté, Yogurt Maker and Warmer

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    Easy Instant Pot "Roasted" Chicken

    Whole chicken roasted in the Instant Pot has lots of flavor and is tender and juicy!
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    Author: Julianne
    Servings 6
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    PREP 5 minutes mins
    COOK 30 minutes mins
    TOTAL 35 minutes mins

    Ingredients
     

    • 5   pound whole chicken, raw
    • 1 cup chicken stock
    • ¼ cup grass-fed butter, softened
    • ½ onion, cut in half
    • 2 garlic cloves
    • 1 lemon, cut in half
    • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
    • A few sprigs of your choice of herbs, I used lemon thyme and dill, divided
    • Salt and pepper
    • Olive oil

    Instructions
     

    • Clean your chicken and remove the neck and giblets.  Take half of the herbs, remove the stems and chop.  Mix in the lemon zest, salt and pepper and mix into the butter.  Take half of the herbed butter and rub it on top of each breast, under the skin. Add the onion, lemon and remaining herbs to the cavity and tie up the legs using kitchen twine.
    • Turn your Instant Pot setting to sauté.  Drizzle olive oil and rub on the outside of the chicken.  Sprinkle salt and pepper, then add in some olive oil in your Instant Pot and place the chicken inside, breast side down. Allow to sear for a few  minutes on each side or until browned. Then remove the chicken and set it on the Instant Pot wire rack and place it back inside.
    • Pour in the chicken stock, secure the lid in place and turn the valve to sealing.  Set to pressure cook/manual for 25 minutes with a natural release of the pressure.  This should take about 15 minutes or so.
    • Carefully remove the lid pointing away from you and lift out the chicken.   Don't forget to save the carcass to make my One Hour Homemade Chicken Stock!  If you're not ready to make the stock, just freeze the carcass until you are ready.

    Recipe Notes

    If you want your skin to be more browned and crispy, you can finish it off in a 425F oven for about 10 minutes.

    *Make sure to scroll up and read the post for substitutions, additions and helpful tips for making this recipe.

    Course Main Course
    Cuisine American
    Calories 374kcal
    Nutrition Facts
    Easy Instant Pot "Roasted" Chicken
    Amount per Serving
    Calories
    374
    % Daily Value*
    Fat
     
    29
    g
    45
    %
    Saturated Fat
     
    11
    g
    69
    %
    Protein
     
    24
    g
    48
    %
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

    *Nutritional data is provided as a courtesy and is accurate to the best of my knowledge. You can verify it using the nutrition calculator of your choice. All data is based on net carbs, without sugar alcohol: Swerve, Erythritol, Monk Fruit or Allulose.

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