How to Make Lemon Chicken in the Instant Pot
No need to heat up the house by turning the oven on during the hot summer months when you can make this delicious Instant Pot Lemon Chicken Recipe. A little bit of tang and lots of flavour and no oven needed what could be better?
I’ve just started to use my Instant Pot more and more and I’m so glad that I am now that summer is here. I sure don’t want to turn on an oven with hot sunny weather and the family doesn’t want cold style meals every so this Instant Pot Lemon Chicken Recipe is a great addition to our summer menu. When we are in the mood for some delicious salads or really any recipe with chicken I go to chicken.ca for some recipe inspiration. So many great recipe ideas the possibilities are endless. 
For this Instant Pot Lemon Chicken with Garlic I like to serve it with either a few different veggies, a salad or rice but it really goes with anything. It’s refreshing and oh so full of flavour it has become a hit with family. It’s a hit with me as well because it’s easy to make and thanks to the Instant Pot doesn’t heat up my kitchen during these hot summer months. 
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Let’s get to this tasty Instant Pot Lemon Chicken recipe shall we?
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No need to heat up the kitchen or the whole house by turning on the oven when you can make this delicious Instant Pot Lemon Chicken Recipe!
Ingredients
- 3 lbs boneless skinless chicken breast
- 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 3/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 3/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon ground pepper
- 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 1/2 yellow onion, chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons Italian seasoning
- Juice and zest of 1 lemon
- 1/3 cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- Chopped fresh parsley and lemon slices for garnish if desired
Instructions
In a small bowl, mix the smoked paprika, garlic powder, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Rinse and pat dry the chicken, then sprinkle with the seasoning mixture.
Set the Instant Pot to SAUTE and add 2 tablespoons of the olive oil. Once hot, add the chicken breast, in batches if needed, cooking for 3-4 minutes on each side until browned. Remote from Instant Pot and set aside.
Add the remaining olive oil, then toss in the onion and garlic, cooking for a minute until fragrant and slightly softened. Add the Italian seasoning, lemon juice and zest, and chicken broth and stir to combine. Nestle the chicken breast back into the Instant Pot, close the lid and set the valve to SEALING. Turn the Instant Pot on to MANUAL and set the time for 7 minutes. Once done, do a quick release and remove the lid, then remove the chicken and set aside.
Set the Instant Pot to SAUTE once more, and add the heavy cream. Allow the mixture to cook and thicken, stirring frequently, around 2 minutes. Place the chicken back into the Instant Pot and gently coat in the lemon garlic sauce.
Garnish with parsley and lemon slices, and plate with your favorite sides. Serve immediately and enjoy!
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Now doesn’t this Instant Pot Lemon Chicken Recipe sound and look delicious?! Are you ready to try to make it in your Instant Pot?
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Jane says
May 7, 2019 at 8:19 PMI made this tonight. It was my first time I used an Instant Pot ever. It was fantastic. This may be a newbie question but when you say put iron manual is that high or low?
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Powered by Mom says
May 7, 2019 at 8:54 PMHi Jane,
So glad you liked it 🙂 I don’t have to select high or low when I select seal and then pressure cook (or manual on older models), if yours does require that I’d try low first.
Joseph Stowell says
April 5, 2019 at 3:18 AMThis looks delicious and easy to make. I’m making this this weekend!
Joseph Stowell says
March 14, 2019 at 3:22 AMI definitely need to try this recipe tonight!
Deborah D says
September 21, 2018 at 1:07 AMThis recipe sounds amazing! I can’t wait to make it!
Crystal Walker says
August 21, 2018 at 11:07 AMThis looks amazing and I needed some new chicken recipes for my Pot, this looks easy to make and it looks very tastey too. I will try it this weekend
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Kim Avery says
August 5, 2018 at 7:11 AMSounds delicious! Now I just need an instapot! I’ve heard so many great things about them!
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Kathy Pease says
August 5, 2018 at 3:55 AMThis looks so yummy and I will have to try out the recipe 🙂
Kelly Hanley says
August 3, 2018 at 11:39 AMOMG this looks so yummy! Can;t wait to try it!
Stafford Brix says
August 3, 2018 at 6:10 AMI love lemon and chicken is my favorite protein to have. This is a great recipe and I will make it soon. I love that it takes no time to prep.
Alina says
August 3, 2018 at 6:06 AMI will make this tomorrow for my friends that are visiting from out of town. Looks delicious and the recipe sounds easy enough to make.
Randi Cook says
August 2, 2018 at 1:24 PMI will have to try out this recipe. I already have all the ingredients and an instant pot! And it sounds yummy!
Robin Abrams says
August 2, 2018 at 8:00 AMThis sounds so good. I have been looking for instant pot recipes to try. I will be giving this one a try for sure.
Paula says
August 1, 2018 at 8:56 AMThis is such a flavorful recipe. I’m really looking forward to making it.
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gloria patterson says
July 31, 2018 at 12:09 PMWhat I like about this is that the chicken is brown. Not a fan of the chicken that is just white. This sounds so easy and simple going to have to make it.
Maureen says
July 31, 2018 at 7:37 AMOne of my favorite food combinations is lemon with chicken and this recipes looks like it fits the bill. Thank you for the recipe.
Tiffany Greene Elliott says
July 31, 2018 at 6:30 AMThis Lemon Pepper Chicken recipe looks delicious! I will have to look into a instant pot! Thanks for sharing!
Michele says
July 31, 2018 at 6:29 AMI. Needed to leave a comment so here it is ? sorry early rainy day
AJ says
July 30, 2018 at 8:12 PMLemon chicken is great. I had never eaten it until a few months ago, now I can’t stop.
Elaine Powell says
July 30, 2018 at 7:58 PMThis looks delicious. Will have to try this recipe soon
Dandi D says
July 30, 2018 at 7:12 PMThis looks amazing and I really wish I had an Instant Pot so I could try it!
Bilger Susan Scribner says
July 30, 2018 at 3:48 PMI love lemon chicken and white rice. I first enjoyed it at a Chinese restaurant. When they closed, my husband was able to make the sauce by simply tweaking around with it to best mimic theirs. We enjoy this often. Even if we pick up ready made chicken we sometimes will make the sauce to put on it.
Trisha McKee says
July 26, 2018 at 9:32 PMI have been debating getting the instant pot and this has me sold! That sounds so good and I love that it doesn’t heat up the kitchen. And my daughter eats anything chicken so I’m grateful for the site for chicken recipes. Makes it easier on this busy mom.
Calshondra Williams says
July 26, 2018 at 5:17 PMInstant pot recipe looks really delicious and I can’t wait to try it. Thanks for sharing.
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monique s says
July 26, 2018 at 8:22 AMThis looks really tasty and really east to do. The instant pot does most of the work for me, so what a great tool and recipe too.
donna porter says
July 26, 2018 at 12:27 AMThis lemon chicken recipe sounds and looks delicious. I do not own an Instant Pot yet but my friends do and love it!
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Sandra Watts says
July 24, 2018 at 10:25 AMThat looks amazingly good. I am hungry now.
shelly peterson says
July 24, 2018 at 1:03 AMThis lemon chicken looks super yummy. I would love to try this out.
Melissa Storms says
July 23, 2018 at 3:19 PMThis sounds delicious. I have been using my Instant Pot a lot this summer, sometimes I even set it outside so even the steam isn’t in the kitchen. I am probably lucky I haven’t attracted any wildlife so far, we are very rural, but at least my house stays cool, lol.
Maryann D. says
July 23, 2018 at 2:37 AMAn Instant Pot would be so useful to have. My husband enjoys a nice chicken dinner and this seems so tasty and the photos are terrific.
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Leela says
July 19, 2018 at 10:50 AMThat looks so delicious.
Jeannie Lam says
July 19, 2018 at 7:50 AMI am always looking for new instapot recipes, so I can’t wait to try this because I absolutely love Lemon Chicken. It looks so delicious and easy!
Nidhi Chauhan says
July 18, 2018 at 8:15 PMThis looks like a yummy recipe. I bet it taste delicious too.
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Peggy Gorman says
July 17, 2018 at 11:08 PMThe lemon chicken looks delicious . I like how fast and easy it was to make . I must get an Insta-Pot. Thanks for the wonderful review!
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Michele Pineda says
July 17, 2018 at 1:31 PMI just ordered an Instant pot off Amazon for prime day so cannot wait to try this recipe out!
LeAnn Harbert says
July 16, 2018 at 6:48 PMThis sounds like it would be really good.
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Cynthia C says
July 15, 2018 at 3:38 AMI have not used my instant pot because it’s a little intimidating. Maybe this is the recipe to try it out on.
Alicia Hewitt says
July 14, 2018 at 12:49 PMI love lemon chicken! I also always put almonds on my green beans. I have to try this recipe. It will be a hit in my home!
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Lauryn R says
July 12, 2018 at 9:00 PMThis sounds like such a delicious recipe! I really need to get an instant pot so I can make it. 🙂 Thank you so much for sharing, I will bookmark for later!
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Mia Egan says
July 12, 2018 at 1:13 PMOur house gets so hot in the summer that recipes like this are exactly what I am looking for. A good scrumptious meal without heating up the house.
LeAnn Harbert says
July 9, 2018 at 7:16 PMThis looks like it would be really good. I want to get an Instant Pot.
Holly Thomas says
July 9, 2018 at 3:02 PMI love lemon chicken but have never tried to make it.
Francine Anchondo says
July 9, 2018 at 2:41 PMI really like lemon chicken
Dana Rodriguez says
July 9, 2018 at 7:18 AMThis looks amazing. Thanks for another great easy dinner idea!
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Linda Manns Linneman says
July 9, 2018 at 2:33 AMThis lemon chicken sounds so good. It is also fairly easy to make. We eat alot of chicken so I can’t wait to try this. Thank you so much for sharing this great recipe
Sarah L says
July 9, 2018 at 1:02 AMYou keep making me want an instant pot. Good flavors in this.
Rosie says
July 8, 2018 at 5:57 PMThis does look so good, and to think you could have a nice meal like this in no time at all. I want to check into getting an instant pot – it would be fun!
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Amy Green says
July 8, 2018 at 5:01 PMMy mom loves lemon everything! This will be an ideal dish she and I can enjoy together. You can make a lot from the leftovers, like great-tasting, hearty sandwiches. Also, you could slice it up to top pasta or salads with! Can’t wait to try it!
Powered by Mom says
July 8, 2018 at 6:41 PMLove that idea for the leftovers 🙂