Pressure Cooker Whole Roasted Chicken with Olive Oil
This whole chicken is pressure-cooked with olive oil, vegetable stock, Marsala wine, lemon, onion, garlic, thyme, mustard, and herbs for deeply seasoned, aromatic meat. A brief broil crisps the skin, creating a rich, flavorful centerpiece suited to a family dinner or relaxed weekend meal.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook25 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Pressure Cooker Whole Roasted Chicken with Olive Oil, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 51 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 16 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 45
- Heart Health
- 58
- Metabolic
- 27
- Digestive
- 35
- Inflammatory
- 58
- Performance
- 50
- General Wellness
- 1
Pour olive oil into the pressure cooker to coat the bottom.
- 2
Arrange onion rings, carrot slices, and lemon slices in the bottom of the pressure cooker. Pour vegetable stock over the onion mixture.
- 3
Season the entire chicken with salt and pepper, using your hands to pat the salt and pepper into the skin. Place the garlic head and thyme sprigs into the cavity of the chicken.
- 4
Mix Marsala wine, brown mustard, minced garlic, chopped fresh thyme, celery seed, and dried parsley together in a bowl. Slowly stream olive oil into the wine mixture while continuing to whisk until the mixture is emulsified. Spread some of the rub over the entire chicken using your hands. Place the chicken in the pressure cooker. Pour the remaining rub over the chicken.
- 5
Place the lid on the pressure cooker, seal, and cook the chicken under high pressure for 16 to 20 minutes. Release the pressure according to the manufacturer's instructions for quick release. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh, near the bone, should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
- 6
Set the oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler.
- 7
Place the chicken in a roasting pan. Ladle liquid from the pressure cooker over the chicken.
- 8
Broil the chicken in the preheated oven until the skin becomes golden brown, about 5 minutes. Remove the garlic head from the cavity of the chicken. Squeeze the garlic cloves out of their skins into a bowl and mash them.
- 9
Skim excess fat from the liquid in the pressure cooker, then remove and discard the onion, carrot, and lemon. Place the pressure cooker over medium heat and cook and stir the liquid until browned, 2 to 4 minutes. Whisk the mashed garlic into the browned sauce, then season with salt and pepper. Serve the sauce alongside the chicken.
- Calories 636.32 kcal High 32%
- Protein 93.16 g Good Source 186%
- Carbohydrate 15.72 g 6%
- Total Fat 20.71 g High 27%
- Saturated Fat 2.17 g Moderate 11%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 246.07 mg High 82%
- Sodium 375.61 mg Moderate 16%
- Dietary Fiber 2.66 g Low Source 10%
- Total Sugars 5.21 g --
- Added Sugars 1.46 g Low Source 3%
- Calcium 85.95 mg Low Source 7%
- Iron 3.74 mg Good Source 21%
- Potassium 160.34 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin A 10.79 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 24.18 mg Good Source 27%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Mustard
- Celery
- Sulfites
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Pressure Cooker Whole Roasted Chicken with Olive Oil is made with 17 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 45 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Carrot, Celery Seed, and Chicken Breast. Each serving provides about 636.32 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Pressure Cooker Whole Roasted Chicken with Olive Oil made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Carrot, Celery Seed, Chicken Breast, Dried Parsley. The full list of 17 is above.
- How long does it take to make Pressure Cooker Whole Roasted Chicken with Olive Oil?
- About 45 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 25 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 636.32 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Pressure Cooker Whole Roasted Chicken with Olive Oil easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 17 ingredients and 9 steps.
- Is Pressure Cooker Whole Roasted Chicken with Olive Oil healthy?
- Pressure Cooker Whole Roasted Chicken with Olive Oil has an easyChef Pro health score of 52/100. Per serving, it provides 636.32 calories and 93.16 g of protein, or 186% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of iron and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 375.61 mg (16% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 2.17 g (11% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Mustard, Celery, Sulfites, Garlic, Onions and Alcohol, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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