Instant Pot Dill Pickle Chicken

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Instant Pot dill pickle chicken is the easiest way to make fall off the bone whole chicken. Full of briny, pickle flavor, this easy whole chicken comes together in under an hour! Winner, winner chicken dinner!

Prep Time5

Cook Time36

Natural Release Time15

Total Time56

Course: Chicken, Dinner, Entree, Main Course

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Calories: 517kcal

Author: Meaghan - The Quicker Kitchen

Ingredients

1 5-6 lb whole chicken innards removed
1 24 oz jar Claussen dill pickle spears
1/2 tsp Montreal chicken seasoning
salt and pepper to taste
1/2 cup chicken broth
2 tbsp butter melted

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

Using paper towels, pat the entire chicken dry. Do not rinse, just pat until dry, and then sprinkle the seasonings evenly out overtop of the bird- rubbing in if necessary.
1 5-6 lb whole chicken, 1/2 tsp Montreal chicken seasoning, salt and pepper
Stuff the cavity of the bird with the dill pickle spears, as many as will fit.
1 24 oz jar Claussen dill pickle spears
Using kitchen grade twine, tie up (truss) the legs of the bird.
After you've inserted the liner into your instant pot, pour in 16 ounces of pickle juice and the chicken broth. Add a metal trivet to the center of the pot, and place the prepared chicken on top.
1/2 cup chicken broth
Add the lid, turning to close, and set the vent valve to the sealed position. Pressure cook on HIGH for 36 minutes. Once done, naturally release the pressure for 15 minutes, then carefully perform a quick release to vent any remaining pressure.
Open the pot, and carefully remove the chicken to a waiting roasting pan or rimmed baking sheet. Brush the melted butter evenly out over the entire bird, and then place it under the broiler for 5 minutes- just until the skin is golden brown and crispy.
2 tbsp butter
Using a craving knife, carve the bird and serve warm. Enjoy!

Notes

The cook time will vary by the size of your bird and is 6 minutes per pound, so 36 minutes for a 6 pound bird. If your chicken is a smaller 5 pound bird, you'd adjust the cook time down to 30 minutes.
Watch the chicken carefully when broiling, it can go from a beautiful golden brown to burnt very quickly.
I've only ever made this in an 8 quart Instant Pot. It should also work in a 6 quart, but you'd want to use a chicken on the smaller side and adjust the cook time down accordingly.

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