Instant Pots do so many things really, really well. But can you cook frozen chicken in the Instant Pot? Here’s what you need to know with plenty of tips to ensure success!

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Like lots of other people, you might be wondering if you can use your handy-dandy Instant Pot to cook frozen chicken (or other meats).

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Can You Cook Frozen Chicken in an Instant Pot?

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Tip #1

Your Chicken Will Take Longer to Cook.

It might seem obvious, but it’s important to remember that any recipe you’re cooking with frozen meat  will need extra cooking time.

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Tip #2

Your Instant Pot Will Take Longer to Come to Pressure.

Various factors can affect how long it takes for a pressure cooker to come up to pressure, seal, and then actually begin the cooking time. One of those factors is the temperature of the ingredients.

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Tip #3

Smaller, Separate Pieces Will Cook Better.

I recommend starting with individually frozen chicken pieces. When chicken is frozen all together in one large chunk, it generally won’t cook very evenly or turn out as well.

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Tip #4

You Can Cook Any Part of the Chicken

From frozen chicken breasts to thighs, whole legs, tenders … even the whole chicken. You really can cook any part of a frozen chicken in an Instant Pot, without any thawing at all!

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