Instant Pot Lemon Chicken
This Lemon Chicken is created in the Instant Pot. Using pressure, the chicken is done quickly and it retains moisture, resulting in a flavorful and juicy chicken breast.
Ingredients
- 1.5 lb boneless chicken breast 3-4 breasts
- 2 T butter
- ½ C sliced onions sweet onions
- 4 cloves garlic minced or chopped
- ¾ C chicken stock or broth
- 1 teaspoon seasoned salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ⅓ C lemon juice fresh
- 2 T cornstarch
Optional:
- 1 T lemon zest
- 1 T chopped parsley
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts on both sides with seasoned salt and pepper.
- Set the Instant Pot to saute. Once it reads "hot", add butter.
- Once butter is melted, add the chicken. Cook, just until browned and then remove chicken and place on a plate.
- Still with the Instant Pot on saute, add onions and cook 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, just until soft. Add garlic, cook 30 second more.
- Stir in lemon juice and broth, being sure to scrape any bits up from the bottom of the pot.
- Place chicken back in pot.
- Cover and lock lid in place with the steam valve closed.
- Choose the poultry setting and adjust time to 7 minutes.
- Once the timer goes off, let it sit for 2-3 minutes before releasing the pressure.
- Use tongs to remove the chicken from the pot and set aside.
- Place the Instant Pot back to saute mode.
- Mix cornstarch and a little water or broth in a small bowl and pour into onion mixture. Stir well and cook just a few minutes until sauce begins to thicken. Turn off.
- Spoon sauce over chicken when serving.
- If desired top chicken with parsley and/or lemon zest.