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Instant Pot Lemon Garlic Chicken

Instant Pot Lemon Garlic Chicken is simple and easy to make in the pressure cooker and perfect for busy weeknights. The chicken cooks up tender and juicy in a buttery lemon garlic sauce.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 236 kcal
Course: Main Course , Dinner
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 6-8 boneless chicken thighs skinless or with skin* *sea salt and pepper, to taste divided
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 3 tablespoon butter divided
  • 1/2 small onion, chopped
  • 4 garlic cloves, sliced or minced
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons Italian seasoning
  • Juice and zest of one lemon
  • 1/3 cup homemade or low sodium chicken broth
  • **SEE NOTE Chopped fresh parsley and lemon slices for garnish, if desired

Instructions

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  1. Season chicken with salt, pepper and garlic powder.
  2. Press the Sauté function (Normal settinon the Instant Pot (I used a 6 Quart DUO) and add the olive oil to the pot.
  3. Place chicken in the Instant Pot and allow to sear on each side for 2 minutes, or until golden brown. This helps to seal in the juices and keep it tender. (You may have to work in batches depending on the size and amount of chicken you are using). Once browned, remove from Instant Pot and set aside.
  4. Melt butter in Instant Pot and stir in the onions and garlic. Add lemon juice to deglaze pan. Cook for 1 minute then add Italian seasoning, lemon zest, and chicken broth.
  5. Place the chicken back into the Instant Pot, lock the lid, and turn the valve to SEAL.
  6. Select the Manual (older modelor Pressure Cook (newer modelbutton and adjust the timer to 7 minutes.
  7. It will take about 5-10 minutes to come to pressure and start counting down.
  8. When done, allow to naturally release for 2-3 minutes then using a long spoon push the valve to RELEASE, then remove your Instant Pot lid.
  9. (**If you want to thicken the sauce - make a cornstarch slurry using 1 teaspoon of cornstarch whisked with 2 teaspoons cold water and stir in the Instant Pot. Press SAUTE and allow to bubble and thicken up. )
  10. Sprinkle with chopped parsley and serve hot with your favorite sides. Spoon sauce over chicken and garnish with lemon slices, if desired.

Notes

  • Updated on January 3, 2020
  • Originally Posted on May 18, 2019 by Kelly Kwok at https://lifemadesweeter.com.
  • **I use 1/3 cup of broth combined with the juice from the lemon in my 6 Quart Instant Pot DUO with no problems or *burning sign - if needed you can increase the amount of liquid if this combination doesn't work for your Instant Pot model
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Nutrition Information

Calories 236kcal (12%) Carbohydrates 2g (1%) Protein 22g (44%) Fat 15g (23%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Cholesterol 122mg (41%) Sodium 157mg (7%) Potassium 319mg (9%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 223IU (4%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 36mg (4%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 236

% Daily Value*

Calories 236kcal 12%
Carbohydrates 2g 1%
Protein 22g 44%
Fat 15g 23%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Cholesterol 122mg 41%
Sodium 157mg 7%
Potassium 319mg 7%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 223IU 4%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 36mg 4%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.