Amazingly moist, tender, juicy lemon-thyme chicken, perfectly golden brown, made right in the IP in just 5 min! So quick!
4.9 stars (65 ratings)
Ingredients
1tablespoonfinely chopped fresh thyme leaves or 1 teaspoon dried thyme
Zest 1 lemon
3clovesgarlic, minced
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
2poundsboneless skinless chicken thighs
2tablespoonscanola oil
1cupchicken stock
2tablespoonsfreshly squeezed lemon juice
Instructions
In a small bowl, combine thyme, lemon zest, garlic, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Brush chicken with 1 tablespoon canola oil; season with thyme mixture.
Set 6-qt Instant Pot® to the high saute setting. Working in batches, add remaining 1 tablespoon canola oil and chicken, and cook until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side; set aside.
Place metal trivet into the pot and add chicken stock and lemon juice. Gently place chicken on top of the trivet, slightly overlapping. Select manual setting; adjust pressure to high, and set time for 5 minutes. When finished cooking, quick-release pressure according to manufacturer’s directions.