Ingredients
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1 whole fresh or frozen chicken
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2 T olive oil
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1 T italian seasonings
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1 T poultry seasoning
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1 T garlic powder
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1 t himalayan sea salt
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1 t lemon pepper
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1 T cumin
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1 cup carrots
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1 cup diced celery
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i cup diced onion
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1 cup low sodium chicken broth
Directions
Get ready for mind annihilation! Enter rotisserie-tasting chicken in the instant pot.
Last time I went to my new favorite grocery store, Lidl, I scored a whole organic chicken for $5.00. That’s right peeps! Not a typo! $5 buckeroos! Now that I mention it, if you are interested in how much I love Lidl and how much we save, check it out here.
Ok on to z chicken!
This is the easiest recipe ever and if you can find a good deal (like i did at Lidl) it is just as yummy and cheap as buying a rotisserie chicken at the store. You can season it or baste in whatever flavors you like. However, I’m giving you my basic recipe here. Feel free to embellish it if you are feeling particularly sprightly today.
UPDATE 3/1/19 – Last weekend, I picked up a 2-pack of whole chickens for $8.99 at BJs so watch the sales. If your store drops the price on meat because today is the SELL BY date, that doesn’t mean the meat is bad. It means use the meat today or tomorrow and if not, freeze it. The government plays is very safe and I am glad they do. So stock up!
Crazy Wack Ingredients Hidden In Plain Sight!
I’ve been buying rotisserie chickens at various stores for years. I mean that is the quintessential easy week night, “mom needs a night off”, meal. However, I recently took a peek at the ingredients and was a bit baffled by the sheer volume of unnecessary additions. Soy and sugar! What the heck? Now, I know why there’s a line at the BJs to pick up the newly rotisseried chicken.
Like drug addicts, waiting in line at the drug dealer’s place to pick up their FIX. Crazy!
I’ll get off my soap box but honestly folks, it doesn’t stop there. The ingredients list is a mile long. If you need a chicken that quickly, try and find a NAKED chicken and season it before reheating at home.
The Instant Pot is a true hero here. Thaw. Season. Chopped veggies in the cavity and around it in the pot ARE OPTIONAL. Set the timer, turn the valve, and go get something else done OR just relax and bask in the easy dinner night glow.
No instant pot??? No problemo!
This will be your ticket back to happiness in the kitchen and save you more time then you ever thought possible. Not too mention, you have nothing to lose. Amazon has an outstanding return policy. Personally, I would buy as big a pot as you can afford and prepare yourself to put your rice maker, slow cooker, and old fashion pressure cooker on Craigslist! Counter space freedom!!!
Click on the images below to be whisked away to instant pot land to chose your weapon. Let the fun begin.
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Glass Lid |
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Until we eat again…
Steps
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Done
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Rinse off the chicken inside and out. Pat dry. Mix all seasonings together and apply to the chicken. Make sure there isnt anything in the cavity of the bird and stuff his butt full with the veggies listed. Tie the legs with twine if you have some. If not, wing it! get it?! Ok, Im funny sometimes. |
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2
Done
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Hit the Saute button on your IP and wait for it to read HOT. Spray some non-stick cooking spray in bottom or IP. Lower the birdy in and try to sear the bird breast side down. Rotate onto side to try and get a sear on as much of the surface as you can. Turn the pot off. |
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3
Done
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Take the bird out and place the trivet that came with the pot into the bottom. Add birdy back in and place lid on. Make sure the valve is turned to the locked position. |
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4
Done
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Hit Manual on the pot and adjust the time to 25 minutes (35 if frozen). Work on your sides for the meal while you are waiting or just hang out with a glass of pinot grigio and wonder what the hell is going on in that pot of delicious insanity. |
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5
Done
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Once the time is up, let the IP do a natural release for 10 mins and then release it manually. BE careful. Like the coffee at McDonalds, this shit is HOT. Open the lid slowly and remove the chicken with tongs or any contraption you can find in the garage that will do the trick. Serve whole and carve or pull the meat off and cover with your favorite globally inspired sauce and side dishes. |
