Instant Pot Lemon Garlic Chicken
This easy Instant Pot lemon garlic chicken is a fantastic main course that you can make in less than 20 minutes. Perfect for quick weeknight dinners.
Servings: 4
Calories: 274kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 pound chicken thighs
- ¼ cup water
- 3 garlic cloves
- 1 onion
- 1 lemon
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Grate the garlic, and finely dice the onion.
- Heat up vegetable oil or olive oil in your Instant Pot on SAUTE setting. Sauté chicken, onion, and garlic for about 3 min, or until the chicken is mostly cooked on the surface. Add salt, pepper and Italian seasoning, and sauté for another minute.
- Turn off the Instant Pot, and add water. Squeeze a lemon into the Instant Pot, then slice it and add the lemon slices to the pot. Use a spoon to scrape the bottom of the pot to prevent anything from sticking to the bottom.
- Seal the lid of the pressure cooker, and cook on MANUAL or PRESSURE COOK setting for 8 minutes. Quick release the steam according to the manufacturers instructions.
- Serve the lemon garlic chicken immediately.
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Notes
- This recipe has only been tested in a 6 qt Instant Pot. The results may vary if you use a pressure cooker of a different size.
- Store leftovers in a refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat and serve as an entree, or shred the chicken to use in other dishes like sandwiches, salads and more.
Nutrition
Calories: 274kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 111mg | Sodium: 381mg | Potassium: 338mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 118IU | Vitamin C: 17mg | Calcium: 48mg | Iron: 2mg