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How to Make Instant Pot® Lemon-Garlic Chicken - A Step-by-Step Guide

When it comes to quick and easy meals, the Instant Pot® has become a go-to kitchen appliance for many home cooks. Its ability to cook food quickly and evenly makes it perfect for busy weeknights or when you're short on time. If you're looking for a delicious and flavorful chicken recipe to make in your Instant Pot®, then this Instant Pot® Lemon-Garlic Chicken is just what you need.

This recipe is bursting with bright and zesty flavors, making it a perfect dish for any season. The comb...

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Ingredients

  • 2 ½ pounds chicken breasts
  • 1 pinch sea salt, or to taste
  • 1 pinch ground black pepper, or to taste
  • garlic powder, or to taste
  • 1 pinch paprika, or to taste
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • ½ cup chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 fresh lemon
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • ½ onion, chopped
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • ⅛ cup heavy whipping cream
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 1 ½ tablespoons cornstarch

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins
  • Additional Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 45 mins
  • Servings: 10
  • Yield: 10 servings

  • Season both sides of chicken breasts with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. Cut the chicken into smaller pieces.
  • Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function. Add olive oil. Brown chicken in the hot oil for about 3 minutes per side; you may need to do this in batches.
  • While chicken is cooking, combine broth, Italian seasoning, and zest of 1/2 the lemon in a measuring cup and set aside.
  • Transfer cooked chicken from the pot to a plate. Add butter, onion, and garlic and simmer for 1 minute. Deglaze the pot by squeezing in lemon juice and scraping the bottom of the pot using a wooden spoon. Turn off the pot. Add the broth mixture and return chicken breasts to the pot.
  • Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 7 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
  • Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions for 2 minutes. Release remaining pressure carefully using the quick-release method, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.
  • Combine water and cornstarch in a small bowl and stir to dissolve.
  • Transfer chicken from the pot to a plate. Switch to Saute function. Stir cream into the juices in the pot. Slowly stir in enough of the cornstarch mixture to thicken the sauce. Return chicken to the pot and stir to coat with sauce.

    • Nutrition

    288 cal.

    • Total Fat: 19g
    • Saturated Fat: 6g
    • Cholesterol: 78mg
    • Sodium: 326mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 11g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 0g
    • Protein: 19g
    • Vitamin C: 10mg
    • Calcium: 35mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 195mg

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