Instant Pot Lemon Chicken with Garlic<\/strong>\u00a0Prep Time9\u00a0minsCook Time20\u00a0minsTotal Time29\u00a0mins\u00a0<\/p>\n

This Instant Pot Lemon Chicken with Garlic – the perfect easy meal for spring. Best of all, this chicken cooks up tender, juicy and full of flavor with instructions for the pressure cooker and stovetop.<\/p>\n

Course:\u00a0Main CourseCuisine:\u00a0AmericanKeyword:\u00a0chicken, dinner, garlic, Instant Pot, Instant Pot chicken recipe, lemon, one pot, stoveServings:\u00a0\u00a0servingsCalories:\u00a0366\u00a0kcalAuthor:\u00a0KellyIngredients<\/p>\n

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• 6-8\u00a0boneless chicken thighs\u00a0, skinless or with skin*<\/li>\n
• sea salt and pepper\u00a0to taste<\/li>\n
• 1\/2\u00a0teaspoon\u00a0garlic powder<\/li>\n
• 1\/2\u00a0teaspoon\u00a0smoked paprika<\/li>\n
• 1\/2\u00a0teaspoon\u00a0red chili flakes\u00a0optional or to taste<\/li>\n
• 2\u00a0Tablespoons\u00a0olive oil<\/li>\n
• 3\u00a0Tablespoons\u00a0butter\u00a0(swap with ghee for paleo OR Whole30)<\/li>\n
• 1\/2\u00a0small onion\u00a0chopped<\/li>\n
• 4\u00a0garlic cloves\u00a0sliced or minced<\/li>\n
• Juice of 1 lemon<\/li>\n
• 2-4\u00a0teaspoons\u00a0Italian seasoning<\/li>\n
• zest of half a lemon<\/li>\n
• 1\/3\u00a0cup\u00a0homemade or low sodium chicken broth\u00a0**PLEASE SEE NOTES BELOW<\/li>\n
• 2\u00a0Tablespoons\u00a0heavy cream OR coconut cream<\/li>\n
• Chopped fresh parsley and lemon slices for garnish\u00a0, if desired<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

  Tools:<\/p>\n

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  • Instant Pot\u00a0I have the 6 Quart Instant Pot DUO<\/li>\n
  • OR Cast Iron Skillet<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Instructions<\/p>\n

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    1. \n

       Season the chicken with salt, pepper, garlic powder, paprika, and chili flakes.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

       To cook in the Instant Pot:<\/p>\n

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       1. \n

          Press the Saut\u00e9 function (Normal setting) on the Instant Pot and add the olive oil to the pot. (I use a 6 Quart Instant Pot DUO)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

       2. Place chicken in the Instant Pot and cook on each side for 2-3 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.\n

          Melt butter in Instant Pot and stir in the onions and garlic. Add lemon juice to deglaze pan and cook for 1 minute. Add Italian seasoning, lemon zest,\u00a0and chicken broth.<\/p>\n

          Place the chicken back into the Instant Pot, lock the lid, and turn the valve to SEALING.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

       3. Select the Manual (older models) or Pressure Cook (newer models) button and adjust the timer to 7 minutes.\n

          It will take about 5-10 minutes to come to pressure and start counting down.<\/p>\n

          When done, release the pressure after 2 minutes, then remove your Instant Pot lid.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

       4. \n

          Remove chicken from Instant Pot using tongs and set aside on a large serving plate. Stir in heavy cream (if using) into the Instant Pot. If you like your sauce thicker – you can thicken with a cornstarch slurry (if not low carb) or arrowroot starch slurry (or xanthan gum) by mixing 1\/2 teaspoon cornstarch (arrowroot starch) mixed with 1 teaspoon cold water). Press off and turn Instant Pot to SAUTE function. Cook and allow the\u00a0sauce to bubble and thicken. Turn off and add chicken back to the Instant Pot to coat with sauce. Spoon sauce over chicken and sprinkle with chopped parsley. Serve with your favorite sides and garnish with lemon slices, if desired.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

          To cook on the stove:<\/p>\n

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          1. \n

             In a medium-sized skillet over medium-high heat add olive and cook for 4-5 on each side, or until chicken reaches 165 degrees. Transfer browned chicken to plate and set aside.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

          2. \n

             Return pan back to heat and melt butter. Stir in onion and garlic. Add lemon juice to deglaze the\u00a0pan and cook for 1 minute. Add Italian seasoning, lemon zest,\u00a0and chicken broth. Stir in heavy cream [if you like your sauce thicker – you can thicken with a cornstarch slurry (if not low carb) or arrowroot starch slurry (or xanthan gum) by mixing 1\/2 teaspoon cornstarch (arrowroot starch) mixed with 1 teaspoon cold water].<\/p>\n

             Once the sauce has bubbled and thickened up slightly, add the chicken back into the pan until hot. Spoon sauce over chicken and sprinkle with chopped parsley. Serve with your favorite sides and garnish with lemon slices, if desired.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

             Recipe Notes<\/p>\n

             *For chicken breasts: use 3 breasts, sliced horizontally in half.<\/p>\n

             ****I use \u2153 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<\/p>\n

             Nutrition FactsInstant Pot Lemon Chicken with Garlic\u00a0Amount Per Serving (1 serving)Calories<\/strong>\u00a0366Calories from Fat 279\u00a0% Daily Value*<\/strong>Fat<\/strong>\u00a031g48%<\/strong>Saturated Fat 10g50%<\/strong>Sodium<\/strong>\u00a0190mg8%<\/strong>Carbohydrates<\/strong>\u00a02g1%<\/strong>Protein<\/strong>\u00a018g36%<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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