Get ready to fall in love with our Keto Instant Pot Lemon Chicken! Its zesty sauce packs a peppery punch - perfect for a fancy dinner or a casual Tuesday. Pair this easy-to-make dish with a fresh green salad for a wholesome meal!
– 2 pounds boneless chicken thighs or breast – 1 teaspoon garlic powder – Salt and pepper – ¼ cup butter – ½ cup chicken broth – ¼ cup lemon juice – 1 lemon sliced – ½ cup heavy cream – ¼ teaspoon xanthan gum optional
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Sprinkle the garlic powder over the chicken and season to taste with salt and pepper.
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– Set your Instant Pot to high saute and melt the butter. Add the chicken to the pot, cooking in batches, and cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side, until brown.
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Return all of the chicken to the pot. Add the broth and lemon juice to the pot. Top with the lemon slices.
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Add the lid and set it to seal. Cook over high pressure for 6 minutes.
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Allow to naturally release for 3 minutes, and then do a quick release. Remove the chicken from the pot and allow to rest. Discard the lemon slices.
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Set the pot to low sauté and add in heavy cream. (You can add more if you would like more sauce.) Sprinkle with xanthan gum and cook for about 3 minutes, until the sauce thickens.