How to Cook Whole Chicken in Pressure Cooker

Using a pressure cooker to cook is not only time saving it produces food that has more nitration than regular cooked foods. When it comes to cooking chicken by a pressure cooker, then whole chicken is a very delicious item for any food lover. Also, if you buy a whole chicken rather than meat from the supermarket, then you can save a fair amount of money. There are different ways to cook the whole chicken in the pressure cooker. Like the chicken roast, mild cook, chicken in hot sauce, South Indian chicken, etc. Normally 6 quarts and 8-quart pressure cookers are prefects to cook a whole chicken. If the pressure cooker is smaller to cook the whole chicken, then you may have problems as the chicken may not fit in the pressure cooker. But one can pick a smaller size chicken to cook with a small pressure cooker.

Now we will go to discuss How to Cook Whole Chicken in Pressure Cooker

WHOLE CHICKEN ROASTED

Ingredients needed:

  • First, you need a whole chicken. It will be better if the chicken weight is between 2 to 4 IBS.
  • Salt or spices or pepper. It depends on your test. You can also use thyme, parsley, garlic powder or onion powder if you want.
  • Olive oil – depends on your test. Almost 250 gram.
  • 4 cup of water or the chicken broth.

Cooking Process:

1st step:

At first, take the whole chicken and let it defrosted. When the chicken is completely defrosted, then take it out. Now use the spices to coat the chicken properly. Make sure all the part of the chicken is evenly coated and seasoned. It will ensure the taste and moisture of the chicken. Now put some olive oil in the pressure cooker and press the heat button. Let the chicken become brown. When every side of the chicken become brown (bottom, top, and the sides), then press the off button of the pressure cooker. At the time of Browning be careful so that the chicken is not burned or over-browned.

2nd step:

Now take the chicken out from the pressure cooker. Place the chicken in a clean dish or plate. Add some water or the chicken broth in the pressure cooker. Then deglaze the pressure cooker bottom by using a spatula. Now let the pan of the pressure cooker become cool. Put a stand or a platform (made of metal) in the pressure cooker. Now put the pan on the medal stand or platform.

3rd step:

Hit the cook button of the pressure cooker. You need to select the timer carefully. Make sure the chicken is not overcooked. The cooking time will depend on the weight of the chicken. For every pound, it will need 6 minutes to cook properly. If the weight of the chicken is 2 pound, then hit the timer for 12 min. Use the quick release method during cooking to let the steam exit from the pressure cooker. You can also use the neutral released method if you want. It will take some time to roast the chicken. You can use this time by chopping your favorite vegetables and cook them if needed. Try to pick vegetables that have most nutritious. It will balance the diet. Carrots, turnips, beets, etc. will do perfectly. Try some celery on the vegetables. It will give the test an extra kick.

4th step:

Once the cook is finished open the lid of the pressure cooker. Once the chicken is properly roasted, there will be thickened juices. This juice will help you to make the chicken more gravy and tasty. Now if you are satisfied with the roasted chicken then serve the chicken while it’s warm. But if you want the skin of the chicken crispier then you should take the chicken out of the cooker. Use some butter or oil on the chicken and again put it in the pressure cooker. Select the timer for 10 to 15 minutes. Set the temperature to 400 degrees. If you want, then you can add the sliced vegetables with the chicken. Once the roasting is complete, then you have to take out the chicken from the pressure cooker. Use the leftovers of the roasted chicken to make a stock.

If you like the idea of roasting a whole chicken by a pressure cooker and willing to give it a try then, you will need a pressure cooker. Before you choose, any pressure cooker goes through our reviews of them.

Things Needed To Handle Carefully During Cooking a Whole Chicken

Cooking a whole chicken in the pressure cooker takes a few preparations. Moreover, you will need to follow a few rules to cooking the chicken perfectly. Here we have enlisted a few points you can check before you start the cooking process.

  • Always try to use the natural method while letting the steam out of the pressure cooker. It will help to cook the chicken to perfection and keep you safe from injuries too.
  • Always lift the chicken with its neck. Cause, after cooking or tendering the wings, are not much capable of holding the weight of the full chicken. Try to use hand to hold the neck. It necessary to let the chicken cool down before you can use your hand to hold the neck.
  • Always be aware of the capability of the pressure cooker. Do not exceed the maximum amount of the pressure cooker to fill. There is a rule of filling the pressure cooker. Never fill over the two-thirds capacity of the pressure cooker.
  • Always make sure that you have closed the lid properly. Always move it clockwise. In some models of the electric pressure cooker, the cooking process will not start unless you have closed the lid correctly.
  • Always follow the recipe while releasing pressure after cooking.
  • Follow the recipe during quick pressure release. It ensures that the cooking is going perfectly. Also, it will save the dish from being overcooked.
  • Try to use less water. It ensures the nutritious and flavors remains in the dish. Because the more water you use, the more evaporation will happen. This evaporation leads to the loss of nutrition and flavors.
  • For cooking whole chicken try to use bigger pressure cookers, at least, 6-quart pressure cooker.
  • Try to add vegetables and salads with the chicken. It will balance the diet. Also, vegetables will prevent the chicken from being overcooked.