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chicken breast recipes instant pot

chicken breast recipes instant pot

This delicious Instant Pot recipe for lemon garlic chicken breasts is a quick and easy way to prepare a flavorful and juicy dish. Perfect for busy weeknights, this dish can be served over rice or with a side of vegetables.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 People
Calories 240 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Instant Pot
  • 1 Cutting board
  • 1 Measuring cups and spoons
  • 1 Tongs
  • 4 Serving plates

Ingredients
  

  • 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts Approximately 1.5 lbs.
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 large lemon, juice About 3 tablespoons.
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs Optional.
  • to taste none fresh parsley, chopped For garnish.

Instructions
 

  • Start by seasoning the chicken breasts with a mixture of salt, pepper, paprika, and dried Italian herbs (if using). Rub this spice mixture evenly over both sides of the chicken breasts.
  • Turn on the Instant Pot and select the 'Sauté' function. Add the olive oil and allow it to heat up for about a minute.
  • Once the oil is hot, add the minced garlic to the pot, stirring it for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Be careful not to burn it.
  • Add the seasoned chicken breasts to the pot and sear each side for about 2-3 minutes until browned. You might need to do this in batches if your pot isn't large enough.
  • Once the chicken is browned, remove it from the pot and deglaze by adding the chicken broth and lemon juice. Scrape any browned bits off the bottom of the pot.
  • Return the chicken to the pot, ensuring it's mostly submerged in the liquid. Close the lid and ensure the pressure valve is set to 'Sealing.'
  • Select the 'Manual' setting and set the cooking time for 8 minutes on high pressure.
  • Once the cooking time is complete, allow for a natural release for 5 minutes, then quick release the remaining pressure.
  • Carefully remove the chicken from the pot. If desired, switch back to the 'Sauté' function to reduce the sauce slightly for a thicker consistency.
  • Serve the chicken with a spoonful of the broth over the top and garnish with fresh chopped parsley.

Notes

For extra flavor, you can marinate the chicken in the spice mixture and lemon juice for a few hours before cooking.
You can also add vegetables like carrots or asparagus to the pot along with the chicken for a complete meal in one.