Zesty Lemon Chicken Delight
Enjoy a burst of citrusy flavor with this healthy and easy-to-make chicken dish. Tender chicken breasts cooked in a zesty lemon sauce will leave your taste buds satisfied and your family asking for seconds.
ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 lemons, juiced and zested
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
steps
- 1.
Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and dried oregano.
- 2.
Set the Instant Pot to sauté mode and heat the olive oil. Add the chicken breasts and sear them until golden brown on both sides, about 3 minutes per side.
- 3.
Remove the chicken breasts from the Instant Pot and set aside.
- 4.
In the same Instant Pot, add the minced garlic and sauté for a minute until fragrant.
- 5.
Add the lemon juice and zest to the pot and scrape the bottom to release any browned bits.
- 6.
Return the chicken breasts to the pot and coat them well with the lemon sauce.
- 7.
Close the Instant Pot lid and set it to pressure cook on high for 8 minutes.
- 8.
Once the cooking time is complete, allow a natural release for 5 minutes, then quick release any remaining pressure.
- 9.
Serve the chicken breasts with a drizzle of the lemon sauce from the pot.