Instant Pot Lemon Butter Chicken
Instant Pot lemon butter chicken is a delicious and tender chicken that is made with a homemade lemon butter sauce. Top with some fresh parsley and lemon wedges for a simple and quick dinner that is loaded with flavor.
Servings 6 servings
Ingredients
- 6 bone-in chicken thighs with skin
- 4 garlic cloves minced
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 5 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 cup chopped onion 1/2 small onion
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice fresh squeezed
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon water
- Fresh chopped parsley optional
- Lemon Slices optional
Instructions
- Combine paprika, chili flakes, salt and garlic powder.
- Rub the seasoning onto the skin of the chicken.
- In the Instant Pot with the sauté function, add 2 tablespoons of olive oil.
- Add chicken thighs and cook on each side for 2-3 minutes until the chicken is golden brown. Remove chicken from the Instant Pot and set on a plate.
- Add butter to the instant pot. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic. Sauté for a minute. Add the lemon juice and deglaze the pan by scraping the bits off the bottom.
- Add Italian seasoning, lemon zest and chicken broth. Stir to combine.
- Put the chicken back into the Instant Pot. Put the lid on and lock. Turn the valve to sealing.
- Set to cook for 7 minutes. When the pressure cooker is done, allow to naturally release for 5 minutes.
- Turn the valve to release and allow all the steam to release. Push stop.
- Unlock the lid and remove chicken to a clean plate and set aside.
- In a small bowl, whisk together cornstarch and water. Add slurry to the juices in the Instant pot. Turn back to sauté. Whisk and heat until the sauce thickens, about 5 minutes. Put chicken back into the pot, coating with the sauce. Serve.