Pressure-cooker Lemon Garlic Chicken is a great recipe when you're looking for a quick and tasty family dinner, made easily in your pressure cooker!
Simple ingredients, fast, and tasty. Those are the three main things We look for when it comes to family-friendly recipes for busy weeknights.
If those are things you look for in new recipes to try, then you will love this Pressure-cooker Lemon Garlic Chicken recipe. It's an simple dish that the whole family will love!
[feast_advanced_jump_to]❤️ Why you'll love this chicken dinner
- Simple ingredients – It's made with ingredients we usually have on hand in our refrigerator and pantry.
- Simple recipe – The recipe to make these lemon garlic chicken thighs is SO simple and simple to follow.
- Fast recipe – Like most Pressure-cooker recipes, cooking time is faster thanks to pressure cooking.
- Flavorful recipe – With pressure cooking, the bright lemon garlic flavor is infused throughout the juicy chicken meat.
- Family-friendly – This is a chicken recipe that is truly family-friendly, with no unusual ingredients and allergy-free ingredients that most people can enjoy.
Ingredient notes
To make this simple Pressure-cooker chicken recipe, you only need a few simple ingredients you can find at any local grocery store.
- Chicken – you need 4-6 chicken thighs. We prefer to use boneless skinless chicken thighs.
- Olive oil – Use your favorite extra virgin olive oil to brown the chicken in the Pressure-cooker.
- Lemon juice – Fresh lemon juice adds refreshing acidity.
- Butter – We like to use butter to add some extra flavor and fat to the dish.
- Aromatics – Use onions, minced fresh garlic, and minced fresh ginger.
- Basil – Fresh chopped basil adds nice bright herbaceousness to the dish.
- Chicken stock – You can use homemade chicken broth or homemade chicken stock, or store-bought chicken stock.
- Seasonings – Season chicken with simple kosher salt and ground black pepper.
Optional: Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and serve with lemon slices.
✅ Step-by-Step Instructions
A complete ingredient list with more detailed instructions are in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post. But here are some step-by-step photos and quick instructions to show you how to make this simple Pressure-cooker recipe.
- Season chicken with salt and pepper, then add olive oil to the Pressure-cooker.
- Press the Sauté function, then sauté chicken pieces for about 2-3 minutes on each side, simply until they've browned.
- Remove chicken and add fresh lemon juice and butter to deglaze the pot. Gently scrape any chicken bits off the bottom of the inside of the pot. Add onions, garlic, ginger, and basil, and sauté for about 1-2 minutes.
- Add the chicken back to the pot. Slowly pour in the chicken stock. Seal the top and pressure cook on high pressure for 8 minutes. Allow natural release for 5 minutes before venting with quick release for the remaining pressure.
🍽️ Serving ideas
The favorite way to enjoy this lemon garlic chicken recipe is to serve it over a bed of Pressure-cooker Basmati Rice or Pressure-cooker Mashed Potatoes.
It's also great served with a side of Pressure-cooker Green Beans, Corn and Quinoa Caprese Salad, or
This is an simple dish with fast cook time that is versatile and can be served in many ways. Here are other tasty ideas for serving this Pressure-cooker chicken recipe:
- Serve it with pasta for a lemon garlic chicken pasta dish.
- Cut up the chicken to make chicken sandwiches.
- Shred the chicken, spice it up with some paprika and turmeric, and enjoy it with naan bread, tabouleh and tzatziki sauce for lemony chicken shawarma.
🍷 Wine pairing for lemon garlic chicken
The acidic citrus and the tangy ginger in this healthy chicken recipe calls for a bright white wine pairing. We've paired this with DePonte Cellars Melon de Bourgogne from Oregon.
This pressure cooker chicken recipe would also be tasty with a crisp dry Riesling or a silky Sauvignon Blanc.
👩🏻🍳 Recipe FAQs
Can We use chicken breasts instead of chicken thighs?Chicken thighs tend to work better for this recipe, but in a pinch, you can also use juicy chicken breasts to make this Pressure-cooker lemon chicken.
What's the best way to store leftovers?Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 or 5 days.
🍳 Equipment Tools
Ready to make this simple Pressure-cooker chicken recipe? You'll need an electric pressure cooker, such as a Pressure-cooker or Pressure-cooker.
🍗 More simple chicken recipes
Want more great chicken dinner ideas? You can browse our entire Chicken Recipe Collection. Or try making one of these yummy recipes:
Pressure-cooker Lemon Garlic Chicken
By Marlynn Schotland Prep Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Total Time: 30 mins Servings: 4 This Pressure-cooker Lemon Garlic Chicken is a healthy chicken dinner that can be made in 30 minutes in your pressure cookerIngredients
- 4-6 chicken thighs, skinless and boneless
- salt and pepper
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 3 tbsp butter
- 1/2 cup yellow onion, finely minced
- 1 tbsp garlic cloves (about 2 large cloves), minced
- 1 tbsp ginger, peeled and minced
- 2 tbsp chopped basil
- 1/2 cup chicken stock
Instructions
- Season both sides of chicken with salt & pepper.
- Turn your pressure cooker on to SAUTE and add olive oil. Sauté chicken until browned, about 2-3 minutes per side.
- Remove chicken and add fresh lemon juice and butter to deglaze the pot. Gently scrape any chicken bits off the bottom of the inside of the pot.
- Add onions, garlic, ginger, and basil, and sauté for about 2 minutes.
- Add the chicken back to the pot. Slowly pour in the chicken stock. Seal the top and pressure cook on high for 8 minutes. Allow natural release for 5 minutes before venting with quick release.
Notes
We make this in the 8-quart Pressure-cooker Duo, but you could also make this in a 6-quart Pressure-cooker. Simply be sure to sauté the chicken in one layer; if they will overlap, then sauté in two batches. Do not attempt to make this in a 3-quart pressure cooker. If using frozen thighs, follow the instructions except pressure cook for 10 minutes, use natural release for 5 minutes before venting with quick release.Nutrition
Calories: 258 kcal, Carbohydrates: 5 g, Protein: 23 g, Fat: 16 g, Saturated Fat: 3 g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 2 g, Monounsaturated Fat: 10 g, Trans Fat: 1 g, Cholesterol: 109 mg, Sodium: 157 mg, Potassium: 375 mg, Fiber: 1 g, Sugar: 2 g, Vitamin A: 100 IU, Vitamin C: 4 mg, Calcium: 35 mg, Iron: 1 mgNutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.