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Instant-Pot Roasted Chicken “Green Salt Chicken”

July 23, 2020 by Tangled with Taste 29 Comments

Whole chicken massaged with “Green Salt”, then roasted to perfection; Recipe two ways for easy delicious pressure cooker or oven-roasted “Green Salt Roasted Chicken”.

Insta-pot pressure cooker instapot Roasted chicken recipe by Flirting with Flavor.

Instant Pot Roasted Chicken

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Originally posted April 2017, reposted.

Chicken brined in a lemon and herb salt brine for extra depth of flavor and added moistness in the meat. Then rubbed down inside and out with a salt mixture made from herbs and salt combined in a food processor.

Now at this point you have two options; either quickly sear both sides of the chicken and then throw it in an Instant pot (or other pressure cooker) with carrots and potatoes. Or slow roast it in the oven. Both options produce an amazing roasted chicken bursting with flavor and juiciness.

And for search engine optimization purposes I need to add an internal link so let me tell you what would go well with this chicken: dinner rolls! They’re delicious.

Roasted herb chicken in the Instapot or pressure cooker! Recipe by Flirting with Flavor

Instant Pot Roasted Chicken

The idea for this chicken is thanks to my favorite chef. I recently read a Thomas Keller article on how to create duck confit. If you’ve read my previous posts then you know I am completely obsessed with Chef Thomas Keller. The man is a culinary genius. Anyway,

Instapot Roasted Herb Chicken recipe by Flirting with Flavor. SOOOO GOOOD!!!

Thomas Keller Duck confit

According to Keller, duck confit is prepared in a 3-stage process; one, the duck is dry marinaded in a “green salt” marinade of salt, herbs and aromatics. Then the duck is cooked at a low-low temperature in the oven for 10-12 hours. And finally; cool the duck submerged in it’s own fat.

This sounds kind of disgusting, but Thomas Keller says that when it’s time to serve the confit you remove it from the fat and finish the duck slowly in a moderate oven until the skin is crispy and perfect.

“Very crispy skin is the benchmark of a great duck confit. Part of the pleasure of eating confit is the crispness of the skin and the contrasting tender succulence of the meat.”

Seriously y’all, doesn’t it sound like he flirts with food?! Crisp skin and tender succulent meat… Oh man.

Reading that made me desperate to try making duck confit. However I don’t have the time to try making that right now, but I digress and am probably convincing you to go for duck rather than chicken. Haha.

So after reading that recipe, I couldn’t stop thinking of “Green Salt”.  Seriously such a genius idea. And so, the idea for a Green Salt Roasted Chicken was born…

Instant pot roasted chicken with herbs, super easy recipe by Flirting with Flavor

Instant Pot Herb Chicken

I have been dying to try out an Instant pot. However, when I finally got an Instant pot I was so intimidated by it that the box literally sat on my kitchen counter for two and a half weeks before I even opened the box. Then, once I got up the guts to open the box; the actual pot sat on my counter for another couple days before ever even getting used.

I have anxiety issues. You should ask me about how long my silhoutte was in a box before I finally dared try it out. First world problems…

Again, I digress.

How to work your Instant Pot:

If you’ve never used an Instant pot before than it is totally intimidating. I get it. Let me explain step by step how simple making this chicken is.

  1. Brine the Chicken. Drain and rinse the chicken. Rub the chicken down with “Green Salt” and stuff it’s tummy with more fresh herbs. Then if you want- tie it’s legs for a prettier presentation.
  2. In the bottom of the Instant pot; place a layer of small uncut potatoes, water and sugar. (You wont need any other seasoning because the seasonings from the chicken will flavor the potatoes).
  3. On top of the potatoes place the Instant pot wire rack thing.
  4. Quickly sear the top and bottom of the chicken in a frying pan with a little bit of oil.
  5. On top of the rack in the Instant Pot, put your chicken.
  6. Close the Instant pot with the little knob on the top set to “Sealing”
  7. Press the “Manual” button. Then press the plus sign until it gets to 21 minutes.
  8. At this point, the instant pot will beep. Inside of the pot it will start growing in pressure and steam will be escaping through the top valve until it reaches the pressure it needs to be at. Then the count down timer will start.
  9. At the end of the 21 minutes, you instant pot will either slow release the steam, or you can turn that knob on the top to “venting” and it will fast release the pressure. I fast release the pressure for this chicken.
  10. Once the pressure has released you can open the pot and serve the most glorious chicken and potatoes ever!

Recipe for Green Salt Roasted Chicken in the Instant Pot:

Instapot Green Salt Roasted Chicken
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Ingredients

  • 1(or two) 3-4lb young chicken(s)
  • 1 cup Water
  • 1 small bag medley small potatoes (such as red new and finger potatoes)
  • 1 TBS sugar
  • Small handful of parsley
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 2 sprigs thyme
  • Canola or Vegetable Oil
  • To Brine
  • (This makes enough brine for 2 or 3 chickens)
  • 3/4 heaping cup salt
  • 1 gallon water
  • 4 bay leaves
  • 1/4 c brown sugar
  • 2 lemons washed and quartered
  • 2 sprigs thyme
  • 1 Tbs minced garlic
  • Combine all ingredients in a large pot and bring to a boil for 2-3 minutes, or until salt and sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat and let cool completely. Then place chicken(s) in brine for 6-8 hours.
  • For the Green Salt, in a food processor, mix:
  • 1/4 c salt
  • 6 sprigs Thyme
  • 2 Bay leaves
  • 1/2 bunch Italian Parsley

Instructions

  1. When your chicken(s) have been in the brine for 6-8 hours.
  2. Rinse your chicken and pat it dry with paper towels.
  3. Then season it generously inside it's cavity with the green salt.
  4. Place a small handful of parsley in the cavity, 1 more bayleaf, and 2 more sprigs of thyme.
  5. Rub the outside's of the chickens down 1TBS oil, then sprinkle generously with Green Salt.
  6. Heat a large ovenproof skillet with a thin layer of oil in the bottom. When hot, add the chicken to the pot.
  7. Sear the chicken skin until browned (about 90 seconds), then turn over and sear the other side as well.
  8. In the bottom of the Instant pot; place a layer of potatoes, water and sugar. (You wont need any other seasoning because the seasonings from the chicken will flavor the potatoes).
  9. On top of the potatoes place the Instant pot wire rack thing.
  10. On top of the rack in the Instant Pot, put your chicken.
  11. Close the Instant pot with the little knob on the top set to "Sealing"
  12. Press the "Manual" button. Then press the plus sign until it gets to 21 minutes.
  13. At this point, the instant pot will beep. Inside of the pot it will start growing in pressure and steam will be escaping through the top valve until it reaches the pressure it needs to be at. Then the count down timer will start.
  14. At the end of the 21 minutes, fast release the pressure by turning the knob on top of the pressure cooker to "vent".
  15. Once the pressure has released you can open the pot and serve the most glorious chicken and potatoes ever!
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Nutrition

Calories

457 cal

Fat

16 g

Carbs

17 g

Protein

62 g
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How to Oven Roast Chicken:

For those of you who would rather cook this chicken in your oven, here are the directions, starting at the point of the chicken having been brined already (follow the brining directions in the official recipe):

  1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit.
  2. Rinse your chickens and pat them dry with paper towels. Then season them generously inside their cavity with the green salt. Place a small handful of parsley in the cavity, 1 more bayleaf, and 2 more sprigs of thyme.
  3. Rub the outside’s of the chickens down 1TBS oil, then sprinkle generously with Green Salt.
  4. Heat a large ovenproof skillet with a thin layer of oil in the bottom. When hot, add the chicken(s) to the pot.
  5. Put the entire skillet pot into the oven.
  6. Roast the chicken for 40 minutes; Opening the oven to baste them every 10 minutes of the cooking.
  7. Check the bird’s temperature where the leg meets the body. At 160 degrees Fahrenheit, remove the skillet from the oven.
  8. Let the birds rest in a warm spot for 10 minutes before carving and serving.

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Comments

  1. Imexy says

    February 18, 2019 at 11:51 pm

    Loved it, finger licking good!!
    Reply
    • Tangled with Taste says

      February 19, 2019 at 6:38 am

      Ah! So glad you tried it!!! Isn't it amazing!!! Thanks :)
      Reply
  2. Michael W Rickard says

    February 13, 2018 at 10:19 am

    Interesting how you went from duck to chicken. Never heard of green salt, but it sounds like a great flavor to add to poultry. Will pass the recipe on to my relative who just got an instapot. By the way, duck is fantastic if it's prepared right. It's a bit greasy (similar to chicken drumsticks), but it's a delicious entree and something to add variety to your menu.
    Reply
    • Tangled with Taste says

      February 13, 2018 at 5:39 pm

      I have been dying to give duck a try! Just been a complete chicken about it... ;). I'm glad you told me that actually! It's on my food bucket list and now it got moved up!
      Reply
  3. Tristin says

    July 16, 2017 at 8:58 am

    Yes! I'm so with you on the Instant Pot and Silvouette ? But I eve I finally used them both I was hooked! I got my Instant Pot a few years ago and I don't think mine came with a wire rack?? I'll have to seenidninjust shoved it in a cabinet somewhere. Either way, so pinning this!
    Reply
    • Flirting with Flavor says

      July 16, 2017 at 7:48 pm

      If it didn't come with the wire rack that's okay. I've since made mine without one, just on top of the potatoes; and it worked out great!
      Reply
  4. Joi says

    May 9, 2017 at 1:28 am

    Woah. This looks so yummy!!! I must try this today lol
    Reply
    • Flirting with Flavor says

      May 19, 2017 at 2:38 pm

      Joi did you you love them?!! Hope so! They're totally my fave...
      Reply
  5. melisasource says

    May 3, 2017 at 5:27 pm

    This looks so wonderful! I've heard nothing but great things about instapot -- I'll have to check it out!
    Reply
    • Flirting with Flavor says

      May 4, 2017 at 12:47 pm

      THank you Melissa! I promise it tastes even better than it looks! If you get an instant pot let me know how you love it!!!
      Reply
  6. Kallee says

    April 26, 2017 at 2:48 pm

    It looks so beautiful and juicy! I hate dry chicken!
    Reply
    • Flirting with Flavor says

      April 28, 2017 at 7:52 am

      oh me too!!! You have got to try this one out sometime! It was bursting with flavor and moisture and all things good!!!
      Reply
  7. kimscravings says

    April 26, 2017 at 12:12 am

    So healthy, so juicy!
    Reply
  8. Angela, Blue i Style says

    April 25, 2017 at 5:40 pm

    Green salt sounds AMAZING! I can't wait to try this!
    Reply
    • Flirting with Flavor says

      April 28, 2017 at 7:51 am

      Angela it really is AWESOME!!! Let me know how you love it!!!
      Reply
  9. foodyschmoody says

    April 25, 2017 at 4:38 pm

    I love your story. My local paper did a write up on me a while back and I was the same way "I'm totally famous now" lol. It's fun. Oh and I am having a major love affair with my Instant Pot. I'm not sure I've ever loved anything as much as mine.
    Reply
    • Flirting with Flavor says

      April 28, 2017 at 7:50 am

      I seriously love your guts and don't even know you! it started with the fact that you have a picture with Chef Gordon Ramsay and got better when you siad you're having a love affair with your instant pot! Yep, you're my kind of friend person! and you are definitely famous!
      Reply
  10. Mommy Engineering says

    April 25, 2017 at 3:50 pm

    Wow this looks absolutely yuummy! I can already taste this in my mouth! Must make this soon! Like today lol
    Reply
    • Flirting with Flavor says

      April 28, 2017 at 7:48 am

      Haha!!! I hope you do! I swear you will LOVE it!!!
      Reply
  11. Catherine says

    April 25, 2017 at 2:27 pm

    This just looks absolutely perfect! What a beautiful meal..I can see that chicken is just cooked to perfection. Pinning!
    Reply
    • Flirting with Flavor says

      April 28, 2017 at 7:48 am

      Thank you Catherine! It really was so super moist and perfect! I hope you make and love it sometime!!!
      Reply
  12. Candice says

    April 25, 2017 at 8:44 am

    Oh my gosh I just love you! A Texas gal wanting to be a Disney princess AND you love Thomas Keller?! You are my favorite human. You are totally famous in my book! Can't wait to try out green salt!
    Reply
    • Flirting with Flavor says

      April 28, 2017 at 7:47 am

      Haha! Well you just made my day! And if you like Texas and Disney and Thomas Keller too, then we might just be soul sisters! lol!
      Reply
  13. Katrin says

    April 25, 2017 at 3:45 am

    What a gorgeous looking roasted chicken. I adore the insta pot. It makes life so, so easy. Love the sound of your recipe. Bookmarked!
    Reply
    • Flirting with Flavor says

      April 25, 2017 at 8:33 am

      THank you!!! I hope you try it out! It's a definite keeper :).
      Reply
  14. Jolina says

    April 24, 2017 at 6:51 pm

    I love your fame story! :) That's so cool. And the green salt is really intriguing too. I do mostly sweets and desserts but green salt is definitely something we'd want to experiment with. Your roasted chicken looks amazing.
    Reply
    • Flirting with Flavor says

      April 25, 2017 at 8:32 am

      I love sweets and desserts! So you experiment with green salt and I'm gonna go eat some dessert ;)!
      Reply
  15. Seth says

    April 20, 2017 at 7:38 am

    This looks glorious!!! And you are DEFINITELY famous in my book!!;) will you autograph my copy of the newspaper???
    Reply
    • Flirting with Flavor says

      April 25, 2017 at 8:32 am

      WHich one? Cuz I know you got 8-10 of them! LOL...
      Reply

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