Meal prep just got easier with this Instant Pot recipe for Bacon-Wrapped Whole Chicken. The bacon keeps the chicken tender and moist while contributing a savory, smoky flavor. It's quick and simple to make with the Instant Pot, which makes it an ideal choice for hectic weeknight dinners or meal planning for the next week.
Ingredients: 1 whole chicken about 4-5 pounds. 10-12 slices of bacon. 2 teaspoons salt. 1 teaspoon black pepper. 1 teaspoon garlic powder. 1 teaspoon paprika. 1 teaspoon dried thyme. 1 teaspoon dried rosemary. 1 cup chicken broth. 1 onion, quartered. 2 cloves garlic, minced.
Instructions: Mix together salt, black pepper, garlic powder, paprika, thyme, and rosemary in a small bowl to create a spice rub. Remove giblets from the chicken and rinse it inside and out. Pat the chicken dry with paper towels. Rub the spice mixture evenly all over the chicken, including inside the cavity. Wrap the bacon slices around the chicken, ensuring that they overlap slightly and cover the entire surface of the chicken. Place the metal trivet in the Instant Pot and add the chicken broth, onion quarters, and minced garlic to the bottom of the pot. Carefully place the bacon-wrapped chicken on top of the trivet inside the Instant Pot. Close and lock the Instant Pot lid. Set the vent to the sealing position. Cook on high pressure for 25 minutes per pound of chicken. For a 4-5 pound chicken, this would be approximately 100-125 minutes. Allow the Instant Pot to naturally release pressure for 10-15 minutes. Then, carefully do a quick release of any remaining pressure. Carefully remove the chicken from the Instant Pot and let it rest for 5-10 minutes before carving. Serve the chicken with the flavorful bacon on top and the cooking juices as a delicious sauce. Enjoy your perfectly cooked, bacon-wrapped whole chicken!
