Instant Pot Rotisserie Style Chicken Recipe

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Learn how to make rotisserie chicken in your Instant Pot for tender, mouth-wateringly delicious rotisserie-style chicken every time! Use fresh or frozen whole chicken!

Looking for more easy chicken recipes? I think you’ll love my Chicken Pot Pie, Chicken Noodle Soup, Chicken Parmesan, and Easy Baked Chicken.

Learn how to make rotisserie chicken in your Instant Pot for tender, mouth-wateringly delicious rotisserie-style chicken every time! // addapinch.com

One of the most comforting meals is a roasted chicken with any mixture of side dishes from mashed potatoes to green beans or a simple house salad. I’ve been turning to my Instant Pot for making this rotisserie-style recipe for the most tender, juicy, and delectable chicken! You can use the Instant Pot Rotisserie Chicken recipe as you would for any meal, whether making with side dishes or to use in any number of other dishes. Just skip the grocery store takeout and crank up your Instant Pot instead!

Why I Love This Recipe

Instant Pot Rotisserie Chicken Recipe

Ingredients

To make this Instant Pot Rotisserie Chicken, you’ll only need 5 ingredients! You’ll need the following:

  • Chicken – you’ll need a 4 – 4 1/2 pound whole chicken. This size of chicken cooks perfectly with the cooking times provided. I prefer to use organic chicken whenever possible. I’ve also included the recipe variation to use frozen whole chicken. It turns out tender and juicy every time!
  • Seasoning – you’ll combine Stone House Seasoning, olive oil, and paprika to form a paste that is then rubbed or brushed onto the chicken. This seasoning adds color and flavor to the cooked chicken.
  • Chicken stock, broth, or water – you’ll need a liquid to cook your chicken in the Instant Pot. You can choose between your favorite chicken stock, broth, or water.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Learn how to make rotisserie chicken in your Instant Pot for tender, mouth-wateringly delicious rotisserie-style chicken every time! // addapinch.com

Make seasoning rub and prep the chicken. Stir together your Stone House Seasoning, 1/2 of the olive oil, and the paprika in a small bowl to form a paste. Rub or brush half of the paste all over the breast side of the chicken.

Prep the Instant Pot. Set your Instant Pot to Saute. Drizzle half of the olive oil into the bottom of the Instant Pot container.

Learn how to make rotisserie chicken in your Instant Pot for tender, mouth-wateringly delicious rotisserie-style chicken every time! // addapinch.com

Brown the chicken. Using tongs, place the chicken breast side down into the Instant Pot. Brown the outside of the chicken for about 5 minutes. Meanwhile, carefully brush the remaining paste onto the bottom side of the chicken.

Learn how to make rotisserie chicken in your Instant Pot for tender, mouth-wateringly delicious rotisserie-style chicken every time! // addapinch.com

Remove the chicken. Once the breast side of the chicken has browned, using the tongs, carefully remove the chicken from the Instant Pot.

Learn how to make rotisserie chicken in your Instant Pot for tender, mouth-wateringly delicious rotisserie-style chicken every time! // addapinch.com

Transfer the chicken. Place the chicken onto the trivet with handles. I like to do this on a parchment-lined baking sheet for easy cleanup.

Learn how to make rotisserie chicken in your Instant Pot for tender, mouth-wateringly delicious rotisserie-style chicken every time! // addapinch.com

Add the stock and chicken to Instant Pot. Pour the chicken stock, broth, or water into the Instant Pot. Carefully lower the trivet with the chicken back into the Instant Pot.

Pressure cook the chicken. Seal the Instant Pot and cook at high pressure for 25 minutes. Allow the pressure to release naturally for about 15 minutes. Check the temperature of the chicken by inserting an instant-read meat thermometer into the side of the chicken breast closest to the bone. The chicken breast should register 165ยบ F.

Serve the chicken. Remove the chicken from the Instant Pot using the handles of the trivet. Transfer the chicken to a serving platter and serve warm.

Learn how to make rotisserie chicken in your Instant Pot for tender, mouth-wateringly delicious rotisserie-style chicken every time! // addapinch.com

How to Cook Frozen Whole Chicken in the Instant Pot

Frozen whole chicken works beautifully in this recipe. I love to stock up when I find it at a good price to keep in my freezer. Lately, cooking it in my Instant Pot has been my go-to way of going from frozen to juicy and delicious chicken quickly!

Cooking Time for Frozen Whole Chicken in Instant Pot

The cooking time varies by size of the chicken and the Instant Pot used. I’ve included cooking times based on the 6-quart Instant Pot. Cook the chicken on high pressure and use the natural pressure release.

Frozen Whole Chicken WeightGeneral Cooking Time
3 pounds50 minutes
4 pounds60 minutes
5 pounds70 minutes

Please see the written recipe card below.

Storage Tips

To Make Ahead. Store as a whole chicken or remove the chicken from the bone and store in the refrigerator 3 to 4 days. Serve cold or reheat to 165ยบ F to serve warm.

To Freeze. Store in a freezer-safe container or freezer-safe zip-top bag for up to 4 months. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight and serve cold or reheat to 165ยบ F to serve warm.

Here’s my Instant Pot Rotisserie Chicken Recipe. I hope you love it as much as we do!

Instant Pot Rotisserie Chicken Recipe

5 from 1 vote
Learn how to make rotisserie chicken in your Instant Pot for tender, mouth-wateringly delicious rotisserie-style chicken every time! Use fresh or frozen whole chicken!
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 6

Ingredients

Instructions 

  • Make Seasoning Rub and Prep the Chicken. Stir together your Stone House Seasoning, 1/2 of the olive oil, and the paprika in a small bowl to form a paste. Rub or brush half of the paste all over the breast side of the chicken.
  • Prep the Instant Pot. Set your Instant Pot to Saute. Drizzle half of the olive oil into the bottom of the Instant Pot container.
  • Brown the Chicken. Using tongs, place the chicken breast side down into the Instant Pot. Brown the outside of the chicken for about 5 minutes. Meanwhile, carefully brush the remaining paste onto the bottom side of the chicken. Once the breast side of the chicken has browned, using the tongs, carefully remove the chicken from the Instant Pot and place onto the trivet with handles.
  • Add to Instant Pot. Pour the chicken stock, broth or water into the Instant Pot. Carefully lower the trivet with the chicken into the Instant Pot.
  • Pressure Cook. Seal the Instant Pot and cook at high pressure for 25 minutes.
  • Pressure Release. Once the cook time has completed, allow the Instant Pot to enter natural pressure release for about 15 minutes. Check the temperature of the chicken with an instant meat thermometer in the side of the chicken breast closest to the bone. The chicken breast should reach 165ยบ F.
  • Serve. Remove the chicken from the Instant Pot using the handles of the trivet. If you would like to crisp the skin of the chicken, place on a baking sheet and into the oven on broil, watching the chicken carefully to make sure that it does not overly brown. Transfer the chicken to a serving platter and serve warm.

Instant Pot Frozen Whole Chicken Instructions:

  • Make Seasoning Rub and Prep the Chicken. Stir together your Stone House Seasoning, 1/2 of the olive oil, and the paprika in a small bowl to form a paste. Place the chicken onto the Instant Pot trivet with the breast side facing up. Rub or brush half of the paste all over the breast side of the chicken.
  • Add to Instant Pot. Pour the chicken stock, broth or water into the Instant Pot. Carefully lower the trivet with the chicken into the Instant Pot.
  • Pressure Cook. Seal the Instant Pot and cook at high pressure for 50 minutes (or based on the weight of your chicken. See the general timeline in the recipe notes.)
  • Pressure Release. Once the cook time has completed, allow the Instant Pot to enter natural pressure release. Check the temperature of the chicken with an instant meat thermometer in the side of the chicken breast closest to the bone. The chicken breast should reach 165ยบ F.
  • Serve. Remove the chicken from the Instant Pot using the handles of the trivet. If you would like to crisp the skin of the chicken, place on a baking sheet and into the oven on broil, watching the chicken carefully to make sure that it does not overly brown. Transfer the chicken to a serving platter and serve warm.

Notes

To Make Ahead. Store as a whole chicken or remove the chicken from the bone and store in the refrigerator 3 to 4 days. Serve cold or reheat to 165ยบย F to serve warm.
To Freeze. Store in a freezer-safe container or freezer-safe zip-top bag for up to 4 months. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight and serve cold or reheat to 165ยบ F to serve warm.
Cooking Time for Frozen Whole Chicken in Instant Pot:
The cooking time varies by size of the chicken and the Instant Pot used. I’ve included cooking times based on the 6-quart Instant Pot. Cook the chicken on high pressure and use the natural pressure release.
Frozen Whole Chicken Weight General Cooking Time
3 pounds 50 minutes
4 pounds 60 minutes
5 pounds 70 minutes

Nutrition

Calories: 330kcal
Carbohydrates: 2g
Protein: 25g
Fat: 24g
Fiber: 1g

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

Enjoy!
Robyn xo

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  1. Robyn Stone says:

    I’m so sorry you didn’t care for it, Susan. If your chicken didn’t have any color on it at all, I would recommend making sure that it gets great color on it as your brown it in the Instant Pot (step 2). It really doesn’t get a great deal more color after this step, so you’ll want to make sure that it has the amount of color you are looking for during this step. I don’t broil my chicken after taking it out of the Instant Pot since that can cause it to overcook and not be as tender and juicy. xo

  2. Robin says:

    Just one question… do you flip the chicken so that the breast is facing up when you put it on the trivet or do you cook it breast side down? Can’t wait to try this!

    1. Robyn Stone says:

      Robin, after browning the breast, you flip it breast side up on the trivet and cook it breast side up for the remainder of the time. Hope you enjoy!

  3. Cheryl says:

    After browning is the chicken breast up for the rest of the time on the trivet?

    1. Robyn Stone says:

      Yes, the chicken is breast up for the remainder of the time, Cheryl. Hope you enjoy!

  4. Joan Doyle says:

    Hi!
    I donโ€™t have an Instant Pot yet. I have though about getting one for a long time. So forgive me if ask a silly question. After the 25 minute high pressure cooking, do you turn off the Instant pot & let it sit for 15 minutes, then open it up & check the temperature? If the temperature is too low at that point, do you turn it back on to High pressure for another few minutes?

    It seems like it would be messy, taking the chicken out after sautรฉing it. I guess you need some heavy duty tongs for that.

    Thanks!
    Joan

    1. Robyn Stone says:

      Joan, after the Instant Pot has cooked on high pressure for 25 minutes, it will start to release pressure. Let it continue to release pressure for 15 minutes before you open the Instant Pot to check the internal temperature of the chicken. You don’t turn the Instant Pot off until the pressure has released. You do need to use tongs to turn the chicken after it has sauteed. Thanks.