Description
Instant Pot Chicken is a quick and easy dish that transforms boneless chicken breasts into a tender, flavorful meal. Infused with garlic, soy sauce, honey, and lemon juice, this recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions. Serve it over rice or alongside roasted vegetables for a delightful dining experience that will impress family and friends with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tsp olive oil
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
Instructions
- Sear the Chicken: Set the Instant Pot to sauté mode. Add olive oil and heat until shimmering. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then brown on each side for 3-4 minutes.
- Add Garlic: Stir in minced garlic and sauté for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Pour in Broth: Add chicken broth, soy sauce, honey, and lemon juice. Stir to combine.
- Pressure Cook: Secure the lid, ensuring the valve is set to sealing mode. Cook on high pressure for 10 minutes.
- Release Pressure: Once cooking is complete, perform a quick release of pressure carefully.
- Serve: Transfer chicken to plates and drizzle with sauce before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Pressure Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (170g)
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 50g
- Cholesterol: 90mg