Whole Chicken with Gravy using Chef iQ Smart Cooker

Whole Chicken with Gravy is a classic and hearty dish that's sure to satisfy your taste buds and warm your soul. It's a comforting and wholesome meal, often associated with home-cooked dinners and family gatherings.

To prepare this dish, a whole chicken, seasoned with salt and pepper, is first sautéed in the Chef iQ Smart Cooker until it's beautifully golden brown on the outside and then pressure-cooked until tender and juicy on the inside.

The Chef iQ Multi-functional Smart Pressure Cooker from Home Hardware features 6 cooking functions in one countertop appliance. Pressure-cook, sear, steam, slow cook, ferment, or keep warm any of your favourite meals. Paired with your Chef iQ app, you can master this recipe and Chef iQ’s growing library of guided cooking videos with ease.

The star of the show is the rich and savory gravy. Made with white wine, lemon juice, rosemary, and all the delicious drippings from the chicken. This results in a sauce that's bursting with the essence of roasted poultry, aromatic herbs, and savory spices. It's thickened to a velvety consistency, coating the chicken with a luscious layer of flavor.

Whether served as a comforting weeknight meal or the centerpiece of a special occasion feast, Whole Chicken with Gravy is a timeless classic that brings people together around the dinner table. It's a dish that evokes feelings of home and tradition, making it a beloved favourite for generations.

Servings: 4

Prep time: 10 minutes

Cook time: 1.5 hours

Ingredients

• 1 (4lb) whole chicken

• 2 tsp kosher salt

• 1 tsp black pepper

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice, plus lemon wedges for serving, optional

• 1 cup dry white wine

• 3 sprigs fresh rosemary, tied with kitchen twine

• 2 tbsp cornstarch

• ¼ cup water

Directions

1. Download the Chef iQ app on your phone. Follow the log-in instructions. Once your app is set up and your smart cooker is linked, search for whole chicken and gravy.

2. Season the chicken all over with salt and pepper. Add the oil to the cooking pot.

3. Press “START/ST0P” on the unit to start Sear/Sauté function. Heat the oil until it’s hot, about 3 minutes. Add the chicken, breast-side down, and cook until dark golden brown, about 6 minutes. Flip the chicken and brown the other side for about 6 minutes. Then, add the lemon juice, white wine, and rosemary and cook for 2 minutes.

4. Close the lid and set it to the locked position. Set the regulator knob to “Sealed.” Press “START/ST0P” on the unit to start the Pressure Cook function. Cook the chicken for 45 minutes.

5. Remove the lid and discard the rosemary. Transfer the chicken to a serving plate, leaving the liquid in the pot for the gravy.

6. In a small bowl, whisk to combine the cornstarch and water.

7. Press “START/ST0P” on the unit to start the Sear/Sauté function. Slowly pour the cornstarch mixture into the cooking pot while whisking. Continue whisking until bubbly and thickened, about 5 minutes.

8. Strain the gravy through a fine-mesh strainer before serving it with the chicken.