Entrees
Simple Whole Chicken
MAKES 4 TO 6 SERVINGS
Simple Whole Chicken
MAKES 4 TO 6 SERVINGS
An easy way to make a tasty and moist whole chicken for the family any night of the week.
Pressure Cooking Time: 30 minutes
Approximate Total Time: 45 minutes
Nutritional information per serving (based on 6 servings):Calories 150 (31% from fat) | carb. 1g | pro. 24g | fat 5g | sat. fat 1g | chol. 77mg | sod. 573mg | calc. 26mg | fiber 0g
Ingredients
- 1 whole chicken (about 4 pounds)
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 2 rosemary sprigs
- 2 thyme sprigs
- 2 garlic cloves, smashed
- 1 bay leaf
- ½ lemon
- 1 cup chicken broth
Preparation
- 1. Season chicken on all sides with salt and pepper.
- 2. Put the Cuisinart Pressure Cooker over medium heat and add the olive oil.Once the oil is hot, add the chicken, breast down. Brown well on both sides, about 5 minutes per side. Add the herbs, garlic and bay leaf to the pot. Squeeze the lemon into the pot and add the lemon half with the broth.
- 3. Secure the lid and select High pressure. Turn heat to high until pressure cooker reaches full pressure. Reduce temperature to maintain pressure* and set a timer for 30 minutes.
- 4. When time expires, release pressure by selecting quick pressure release. When the red safety valve drops, remove lid. Carve chicken and serve.
- * Unit reaches full pressure when red safety valve pops up and steam releases continuously from the pressure release valve. Regulate pressure by reducing temperature to medium/medium-low to maintain full pressure. There should be slight steam and consistent hissing from the pressure release valve.
- Keep a close eye on the pressure cooker when cooking. Some adjustment of temperature may be necessary to maintain pressure.
