Instant Pot lemon chicken with garlic and olives recipe

Ingredients for Instant pot lemon chicken with garlic and olives

• 15 ml extra virgin olive oil, plus more as needed

• 900 g bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs, patted dry (4–6, depending on size)

• 5 ml kosher salt, plus more if needed

• 1 g freshly ground black pepper

• 120 ml chicken stock, preferably homemade

• 50 g mixed pitted olives

• 4 thin slices lemon

• 4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced

• 2 anchovy fillets, chopped (optional)

• 15 g drained capers

• 5 ml fresh rosemary needles, chopped

• 5 ml fresh thyme leaves, chopped, plus more for garnish

• 2 g fennel seeds, lightly crushed with a mortar and pestle or with the flat side of a knife

How to make Instant pot lemon chicken with garlic and olives

1. Set your pressure cooker to the sauté function on high and heat the oil in the pot.

2. Season the chicken with salt and pepper, then arrange it in a single layer in the pot, skin-side down. If the chicken doesn’t fit in a single layer, work in batches, adding more oil as needed. Cook without moving for about 8 minutes, or until well browned on one side.

3. Flip the chicken, then pour in the stock. Scatter the olives, lemon slices, garlic, anchovies (if using), capers, rosemary, thyme, and fennel seeds over the top.

4. Lock the lid in place and cook on high pressure for 15 minutes. Allow the pressure to naturally release.

5. Discard the lemon slices and transfer the chicken to serving plates, keeping it loosely tented with foil.

6. Using the sauté function, bring the sauce to a simmer and cook for 3–5 minutes, or until it thickens slightly. Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper if necessary.

7. Spoon the sauce over the chicken and serve, garnished with thyme.

8. For a slow-cooked version, after step 3, set the pressure cooker to slow cook on high for 3–4 hours or low for 4–5 hours.

Disclaimer
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