• prep: 9 min
• cook: 20 min
• total: 29 min

servings:

This Instant Pot Lemon Chicken with Garlic - the perfect easy meal for spring. Best of all, this chicken cooks up tender, juicy and full of flavor with instructions for the pressure cooker and stovetop.

• 6-8 boneless chicken thighs (, skinless or with skin*)
• sea salt and pepper (to taste)
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon red chili flakes (optional or to taste)
• 2 Tablespoons olive oil
• 3 Tablespoons butter ((swap with ghee for paleo OR Whole30))
• 1/2 small onion (chopped)
• 4 garlic cloves (sliced or minced)
• Juice of 1 lemon
• 2-4 teaspoons Italian seasoning
• zest of half a lemon
• 1/3 cup homemade or low sodium chicken broth (**PLEASE SEE NOTES BELOW)
• 2 Tablespoons heavy cream OR coconut cream
• Chopped fresh parsley and lemon slices for garnish (, if desired)
• Instant Pot (I have the 6 Quart Instant Pot DUO)
• OR Cast Iron Skillet

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