Parmesan Whole Chicken On Wooden Board With Lemons

COURSE:
Dinner, Lunch, Main Course, Recipes

Instant Pot Crisp Parmesan & Lemon Roast Chicken: A Perfectly Golden and Zesty Delight

Elevate your roast chicken game with the Instant Pot Crisp Parmesan & Lemon Roast Chicken. Combining the savoury richness of parmesan and the fresh zing of lemon, this dish delivers a crispy skin and tender, juicy meat. Using your Instant Pot, you can enjoy a quick and effortless roast chicken with all the flavours of a traditional roast, but in less time.

Perfectly Cooked Chicken with a Crispy Finish

The Instant Pot ensures your chicken is cooked to perfection, locking in moisture while crisping the skin to a beautiful golden finish. The combination of parmesan cheese and lemon creates a deliciously savoury crust with a refreshing citrusy twist. This recipe is ideal for busy weeknights or special occasions when you want a show-stopping dish without spending hours in the kitchen.

Quick and Easy Preparation

Thanks to the Instant Pot, this roast chicken comes together quickly. Simply season the chicken, add a few key ingredients, and let the Instant Pot do the work. With the crisping lid, you’ll get that perfect, crispy skin that everyone loves, while the inside stays juicy and tender. It’s the ultimate time-saver without compromising on flavour.

Versatile and Delicious Meal

Whether served with roasted vegetables, mashed potatoes, or a fresh salad, the Crisp Parmesan & Lemon Roast Chicken pairs wonderfully with a variety of sides. This dish is not only easy to make but also a crowd-pleaser. The rich, delicious flavours will leave everyone asking for seconds, making it the perfect meal for any occasion.

With the Instant Pot, you can enjoy a perfectly roasted chicken with minimal effort and maximum flavour. It’s a meal that delivers crispy skin, juicy meat, and a burst of citrus and parmesan in every bite.

Instant Pot Crisp Parmesan & Lemon Roast Chicken

Prep Time:
10 mins

Cook Time:
45 mins

Total Time:
<1hr

Ingredients

  • 2 lemons
  • 3 tsp salt plus more to taste
  • 3 tsp black pepper
  • 2 tsp rosemary
  • 6 rosemary sprigs
  • 2 tsp red pepper flakes plus more for serving
  • 1 whole chicken
  • extra-virgin olive oil for drizzling
  • 45 g parmesan finely grated
  • 950 ml chicken stock

Instructions

  1. Finely grate 2 teaspoons of zest from the lemons and place into a small bowl. (Save the zested lemon for the drippings.)
  2. Stir in the salt, pepper, chopped rosemary and red-pepper flakes. Season the chicken inside and out with salt mixture and set aside. Stuff cavity of chicken with 2 rosemary springs.
  3. Place the chicken breast-side down into the inner pot and the stock, and 2 of the rosemary springs.
  4. Select Pressure Cook, and set to High pressure for 20 minutes, followed by Quick Pressure Release.
  5. Remove the lid, and using tongs take the chicken out of the inner pot and drain the water.
  6. Making sure that your inner pot is dry, place the air fryer basket (or trivet) into the pot, drizzle the chicken with the olive oil and place it into the basket.
  7. Using the air fryer lid (or a Vortex Air Fryer) select Roast at 200°C for 25 minutes. In the middle of the cooking process sprinkle the chicken with the parmesan cheese. Continue roasting.
  8. When cooking is complete the internal temperature should reach 75°C. Let the chicken rest for 5 to 10 minutes then squeeze juice from one of the zested lemons over the chicken.
  9. Carve and serve drippings spooned over the meat.
Parmesan Whole Chicken On Wooden Board With Lemons

Instant Pot Crisp Parmesan & Lemon Roast Chicken

COURSE:
Dinner, Lunch, Main Course, Recipes

Prep Time:
10 mins

Cook Time:
45 mins

Total Time:
<1hr

Ingredients

  • 2 lemons
  • 3 tsp salt plus more to taste
  • 3 tsp black pepper
  • 2 tsp rosemary
  • 6 rosemary sprigs
  • 2 tsp red pepper flakes plus more for serving
  • 1 whole chicken
  • extra-virgin olive oil for drizzling
  • 45 g parmesan finely grated
  • 950 ml chicken stock

Instructions

  1. Finely grate 2 teaspoons of zest from the lemons and place into a small bowl. (Save the zested lemon for the drippings.)
  2. Stir in the salt, pepper, chopped rosemary and red-pepper flakes. Season the chicken inside and out with salt mixture and set aside. Stuff cavity of chicken with 2 rosemary springs.
  3. Place the chicken breast-side down into the inner pot and the stock, and 2 of the rosemary springs.
  4. Select Pressure Cook, and set to High pressure for 20 minutes, followed by Quick Pressure Release.
  5. Remove the lid, and using tongs take the chicken out of the inner pot and drain the water.
  6. Making sure that your inner pot is dry, place the air fryer basket (or trivet) into the pot, drizzle the chicken with the olive oil and place it into the basket.
  7. Using the air fryer lid (or a Vortex Air Fryer) select Roast at 200°C for 25 minutes. In the middle of the cooking process sprinkle the chicken with the parmesan cheese. Continue roasting.
  8. When cooking is complete the internal temperature should reach 75°C. Let the chicken rest for 5 to 10 minutes then squeeze juice from one of the zested lemons over the chicken.
  9. Carve and serve drippings spooned over the meat.

Instant Pot Crisp Parmesan & Lemon Roast Chicken: A Perfectly Golden and Zesty Delight

Elevate your roast chicken game with the Instant Pot Crisp Parmesan & Lemon Roast Chicken. Combining the savoury richness of parmesan and the fresh zing of lemon, this dish delivers a crispy skin and tender, juicy meat. Using your Instant Pot, you can enjoy a quick and effortless roast chicken with all the flavours of a traditional roast, but in less time.

Perfectly Cooked Chicken with a Crispy Finish

The Instant Pot ensures your chicken is cooked to perfection, locking in moisture while crisping the skin to a beautiful golden finish. The combination of parmesan cheese and lemon creates a deliciously savoury crust with a refreshing citrusy twist. This recipe is ideal for busy weeknights or special occasions when you want a show-stopping dish without spending hours in the kitchen.

Quick and Easy Preparation

Thanks to the Instant Pot, this roast chicken comes together quickly. Simply season the chicken, add a few key ingredients, and let the Instant Pot do the work. With the crisping lid, you’ll get that perfect, crispy skin that everyone loves, while the inside stays juicy and tender. It’s the ultimate time-saver without compromising on flavour.

Versatile and Delicious Meal

Whether served with roasted vegetables, mashed potatoes, or a fresh salad, the Crisp Parmesan & Lemon Roast Chicken pairs wonderfully with a variety of sides. This dish is not only easy to make but also a crowd-pleaser. The rich, delicious flavours will leave everyone asking for seconds, making it the perfect meal for any occasion.

With the Instant Pot, you can enjoy a perfectly roasted chicken with minimal effort and maximum flavour. It’s a meal that delivers crispy skin, juicy meat, and a burst of citrus and parmesan in every bite.