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    Urban Bliss Life » Blog » Instant Pot Lemon Garlic Chicken

    Published: March 25, 2019 / Updated: February 28, 2022 by Marlynn Jayme Schotland · This post may contain affiliate links.

    Instant Pot Lemon Garlic Chicken

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    Instant Pot Lemon Garlic Chicken
    Instant Pot Lemon Garlic Chicken

    Instant Pot Lemon Garlic Chicken is a quick and delicious family dinner, made easily in your pressure cooker!

    Instant Pot Lemon Garlic Chicken

    Simple ingredients, fast, and delicious. Those are the three main things I look for when it comes to family-friendly recipes for busy weeknights.

    If those are things you look for in dinner recipes, then you will love this Instant Pot Lemon Garlic Chicken recipe!

    Why this easy Instant Pot Lemon Garlic Chicken recipe is a winner

    • It's made with ingredients we usually have on hand in our refrigerator and pantry.
    • The recipe is SO simple and easy to follow.
    • The food cooks rather quickly thanks to our handy dandy Instant Pot/pressure cooker.
    • This is a chicken recipe that is truly family-friendly, with no unusual ingredients and allergy-free ingredients that most people can enjoy.
    side shot of Instant Pot Lemon Garlic Chicken

    Ways to enjoy this dish

    My favorite way to enjoy this lemon garlic chicken recipe is to serve it over a bed of jasmine rice.

    But this is a superhero dish that is versatile and can be served in many ways. Here are other delicious ideas for serving this Instant Pot chicken recipe:

    • Serve it with pasta for a lemon garlic chicken pasta dish.
    • Cut up the chicken to make chicken sandwiches.
    • Shred the chicken, spice it up with some paprika and turmeric, and enjoy it with naan bread, tabouleh and tzatziki sauce for lemony chicken shawarma.
    Instant Pot Lemon Garlic Chicken flatlay

    What wine pairs well with this recipe?

    Instant Pot Lemon Garlic Chicken with white wine

    The acidic citrus and the tangy ginger in this healthy chicken recipe calls for a bright white wine pairing. I've paired this with DePonte Cellars Melon de Bourgogne from Oregon.

    This pressure cooker chicken recipe would also be delicious with a crisp dry Riesling or a silky Suavignon Blanc.

    Instant Pot Lemon Garlic Chicken Recipe

    Instant Pot Lemon Garlic Chicken no napkin

    Instant Pot Lemon Garlic Chicken

    5 from 17 votes
    Prep Time: 10 mins
    Cook Time: 20 mins
    Total Time: 30 mins
    Recipe by Marlynn Schotland
    This Instant Pot Lemon Garlic Chicken is a healthy chicken dinner that can be made in 30 minutes in your pressure cooker
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 258kcal
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    Ingredients

    • 4-6 chicken thighs, skinless and boneless
    • salt and pepper
    • 3 tbsp olive oil
    • 1 tbsp lemon juice
    • 3 tbsp butter
    • ½ cup yellow onion, finely minced
    • 1 tbsp garlic cloves (about 2 large cloves), minced
    • 1 tbsp ginger, peeled and minced
    • 2 tbsp chopped basil
    • ½ cup chicken stock

    Instructions

    • Season both sides of chicken with salt & pepper.
    • Turn your pressure cooker on to SAUTE and add olive oil. Sauté chicken until browned, about 2-3 minutes per side. 
    • Remove chicken and add fresh lemon juice and butter to deglaze the pot. Gently scrape any chicken bits off the bottom of the inside of the pot.
    • Add onions, garlic, ginger, and basil, and sauté for about 2 minutes. 
    • Add the chicken back to the pot. Slowly pour in the chicken stock. Seal the top and pressure cook on high for 8 minutes. Allow natural release for 5 minutes before venting with quick release.

    Notes

    I make this in my 8-quart Instant Pot Duo, but you could also make this in a 6-quart Instant Pot. Just be sure to sauté the chicken in one layer; if they will overlap, then sauté in two batches. Do not attempt to make this in a 3-quart pressure cooker. 
    If using frozen thighs, follow the instructions except pressure cook for 10 minutes, use natural release for 5 minutes before venting with quick release. 
    Tried this recipe?Please leave a star rating and comment! Then snap a pic of your dish and share it on social media. Tag @UrbanBlissLife and #UrbanBlissLife!

    Nutrition

    Calories: 258kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 109mg | Sodium: 157mg | Potassium: 375mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 100IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 35mg | Iron: 1mg

    Nutrition information is a general estimate. Actual nutrition details may vary depending on the exact foods & brands you use to make this recipe. It does not take into account any substitutions, toppings, or optional ingredients.

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    Instant Pot Lemon Garlic Chicken

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      Comments

      1. Chicken recipe says

        June 02, 2019 at 7:49 am

        5 stars
        Your chicken always looks so perfect and mouth watering. I always tend to over cook mine, but I hope next time will be good.

        Reply
      2. Erin @ Platings and Pairings says

        April 04, 2019 at 10:33 am

        5 stars
        This instant pot recipe looks super yummy Marlynn! I love that you added in some ginger for an unexpected twist!

        Reply
        • Marlynn | UrbanBlissLife says

          April 06, 2019 at 8:39 pm

          Thanks, Erin! :)

      3. Hillary Knudsen says

        April 03, 2019 at 11:43 pm

        5 stars
        Lemon and garlic are two of the biggest staples in our house, so this recipe was calling my name!

        Reply
        • Marlynn | UrbanBlissLife says

          April 06, 2019 at 8:38 pm

          It's one of my favorite combos, too! Thanks, Hillary! :)

      4. Juana Noris says

        March 30, 2019 at 3:59 am

        5 stars
        It came out great I added a little extra garlic because we are big fans of garlic. It is so yummy!!!!!

        Reply
        • Marlynn Jayme Schotland says

          March 31, 2019 at 12:15 pm

          5 stars
          So glad to hear that, Juana! Hope you enjoy this recipe for years to come! :)

      5. Vicky says

        March 25, 2019 at 2:31 pm

        5 stars
        You had me at Instant Pot, but you kept me at lemon garlic. This dish has all my favorite flavors cooked in the easiest way possible. The Instant Pot is a lifesaver and I am always excited to try new recipes.

        Reply
        • Marlynn | UrbanBlissLife says

          March 28, 2019 at 9:24 pm

          Agreed! I love my instant pot! Thanks so much!

      6. Vicky says

        March 25, 2019 at 2:23 pm

        5 stars
        The timing of me coming across this post could not be better - I literally just took out some chicken to defrost in hopes of making an instant pot chicken recipe for dinner tonight! Looks like this is what I'll be making : ))

        Reply
        • Marlynn | UrbanBlissLife says

          March 28, 2019 at 9:21 pm

          Yay! I hope you love it! Thanks, Vicky!

      7. Jillian says

        March 25, 2019 at 2:02 pm

        5 stars
        This was an instant hit in my home! I love the flavors and serving this dish over jasmine rice is the perfect pairing!

        Reply
        • Marlynn | UrbanBlissLife says

          March 28, 2019 at 9:20 pm

          Glad to hear it! Thanks, Jillian!

      8. kim says

        March 25, 2019 at 1:57 pm

        5 stars
        So much flavor and I love that this is made in the instant pot! So delish!

        Reply
        • Marlynn | UrbanBlissLife says

          March 28, 2019 at 9:20 pm

          I love a quick and easy meal! Thanks, Kim! :)

      9. Michelle Cannon says

        March 25, 2019 at 1:53 pm

        5 stars
        I love anything lemon! Lemon and garlic together is perfect! Loved it.

        Reply
        • Marlynn | UrbanBlissLife says

          March 28, 2019 at 9:19 pm

          Agreed! One of my favorite combos! Thanks so much, Michelle!

      10. Shashi at SavorySpin says

        March 25, 2019 at 12:55 pm

        5 stars
        Your chicken looks so moist and tender - love easy dishes like this for those busy nights!

        Reply
        • Marlynn | UrbanBlissLife says

          March 28, 2019 at 9:18 pm

          I do, too! Thanks so much, Shashi! :)

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