Instant Pot Lemon Chicken

Step 1

Season chicken breasts on both sides with seasoned salt and pepper.

Step 2

Set the Instant Pot to saute. Once it reads "hot", add butter.

Step 3

Once butter is melted, add the chicken. Cook, just until browned and then remove chicken and place on a plate.

Step 4

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.

Step 5

Stir in lemon juice and broth, being sure to scrape any bits up from the bottom of the pot.

Step 6

Place chicken back in pot.

Step 7

Cover and lock lid in place with the steam valve closed.

Step 8

Choose the poultry setting and adjust time to 7 minutes.

Step 9

Once the timer goes off, let it sit for 2-3 minutes before releasing the pressure.

Step 10

Use tongs to remove the chicken from the pot and set aside.

Step 11

Place the Instant Pot back to saute mode.

Step 12

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.

Step 13

Spoon sauce over chicken when serving.

Step 14

If desired top chicken with parsley and/or lemon zest.