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Instant Pot Rotisserie Style Chicken Recipe

Robyn Stone

Updated Jul 21, 2025

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 .

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

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.

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

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.

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 165º 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.

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 .

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 165º 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 165º F to serve warm.

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

Equipment

• 1 Instant Pot 6-quart
• 1 Instant Read Thermometer

Ingredients

• ▢ 1 (4 – 4.5 pound) whole chicken
• ▢ 1 1/2 teaspoons Stone House Seasoning
• ▢ 1 teaspoon paprika
• ▢ 2 tablespoons olive oil
• ▢ 1 cup chicken stock or broth

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 165º 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 165º 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

Nutrition

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

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Instant Pot Rotisserie Chicken Recipe

Equipment

• 1 Instant Pot 6-quart
• 1 Instant Read Thermometer

Ingredients

• 1 (4 - 4.5 pound) whole chicken
• 1 1/2 teaspoons Stone House Seasoning
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 cup chicken stock or broth

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 165º 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 165º 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

Nutrition

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