TENDER LEMON CHICKEN

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You'll love the zesty flavor of this pressure cooker lemon chicken recipe. It cooks in half the time of oven-baked chicken breasts! -Lee Bremson, Kansas City, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 medium onion, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 to 3 tablespoons olive oil
4 bone-in chicken breast halves, skin removed
1 cup chicken broth
1/4 cup water
1/4 cup lemon juice
3/4 cup minced fresh parsley
1/2 cup chopped celery with leaves
1-1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
4-1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
3 tablespoons cold water

Steps:

  • Select saute setting on a 6-qt. electric pressure cooker. Adjust for medium heat; add 1 tablespoon oil. When oil is hot, cook and stir onion until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Remove onion and garlic with a slotted spoon and set aside. , Brown the chicken 2 pieces at time, in the cooker, adding more oil as needed. Return onion mixture and all chicken to pan. Add broth, water, lemon juice, parsley, celery, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper. Lock lid; close pressure-release valve. Adjust to pressure-cook on high for 8 minutes., Quick-release pressure. Remove chicken and keep warm. Pour drippings and loosened browned bits from pressure cooker into a measuring cup. Skim fat. Transfer 1-1/2 cups back to pan. In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and cold water until smooth; stir into juices in pressure cooker. Select saute setting and adjust for low heat. Simmer, stirring constantly, until thickened, 1-2 minutes. Serve with chicken.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 246 calories, Fat 8g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 92mg cholesterol, Sodium 637mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 34g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Sanru Sanru
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This recipe is a must-try! The chicken is tender and flavorful, and the lemon sauce is the perfect complement.


S M Akash shartok
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and the chicken is always delicious.


md arman patowary
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This is one of my favorite recipes. The chicken is always tender and juicy, and the lemon sauce is to die for.


Alexander Victor
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This recipe is a winner! The chicken is cooked to perfection and the lemon sauce is amazing.


Mt Ratul
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The chicken is always tender and juicy, and the lemon sauce is delicious.


Adriana Modesto
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This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and the chicken is always tender and juicy.


Bishwajit Sd
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and the chicken always turns out perfect.


Baseera Rind
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This recipe is delicious! The chicken is tender and juicy, and the lemon sauce is tangy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Dogg Snoop
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This is my go-to recipe for lemon chicken. It's always a crowd-pleaser and the leftovers are just as good.


Parvez Music
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I love this recipe! The chicken is always tender and juicy, and the lemon sauce is perfect. I usually serve it with rice and roasted vegetables.


Axo
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This recipe was easy to follow and the chicken turned out great. The lemon sauce was a bit too tangy for my taste, but that's just personal preference.


Fowzia Mimi
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I made this dish last night and it was amazing! The chicken was so tender and the lemon sauce was so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Les Williams
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This recipe is a keeper! The chicken was cooked to perfection and the lemon sauce was delicious. I served it with rice and roasted vegetables, and it was a complete meal.


Mutesasira
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This lemon chicken was a hit with my family! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the lemon sauce was perfectly tangy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this dish again.


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