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A Ninja Foodi whole chicken, roasted to perfection and garnished with chopped herbs and a lemon slice, is served on a platter surrounded by fresh lemon slices and cherry tomatoes.
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Ninja Foodi Whole Chicken (Roasted Chicken)

If you're looking for an easy, delicious weeknight dinner that the whole family will love, then look no further than the Ninja Foodi Whole Chicken! This delicious, simple recipe makes preparing a wholesome, flavorful meal quick and hassle-free!
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Diet Gluten Free
Keyword Ninja Foodi
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 351kcal
Author Wendy Polisi

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2 ½ tablespoons BBQ seasoning
  • 2 teaspoons sea salt
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil or avocado oil
  • 3 to 5 pound whole chicken
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons butter melted

Instructions

  • In a small bowl, combine the BBQ seasoning, salt, and oil.
  • Rub the oil mixture all over the chicken, under the skin and over the meat. Place the chicken in the air-crisp basket.
  • Pour the broth in the bottom of the inner pot to your Ninja Foodi, and place the basket on top.
  • Set your Foodi to HIGH pressure, and set the time for 15 minutes.
  • When the time is done, let the pressure release naturally for 5 minutes, and then release. Carefully open the lid.
  • Brush the chicken skin with the butter. Set the Ninja Foodi to Air Fry at 400° F for 20 minutes. Cook until the chicken is golden brown and an instant-read thermometer inserted in the thickest part of the thigh registers 160° F. Allow the chicken to rest for 10 minutes before carving.

Notes

Storage

Store leftover roasted chicken in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.  You can also freeze chicken and warm it up as needed, just make sure you wrap it tight so no air gets inside. 

Reheating Instructions

To reheat your Ninja Foodi roast chicken, preheat your oven or air fryer to 350°F and cook for 8-10 minutes, until the chicken is warm throughout. 
Alternatively, you can microwave it in 30-second increments until it’s heated through.  Enjoy! 

Nutrition

Calories: 351kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 92mg | Sodium: 1028mg | Potassium: 256mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.4g | Vitamin A: 432IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 77mg | Iron: 3mg