Instant Pot® Keto Chicken Thighs in Lemon-Garlic Cream Sauce

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If you love lemon and garlic, you'll love this chicken main dish recipe whether you're on a keto diet or not. It's delicious with roasted asparagus on the side.

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Prep Time:
5 mins
Cook Time:
40 mins
Additional Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
1 hr
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

  • 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs

  • salt and pepper to taste

  • ½ medium onion, thinly sliced

  • 4 garlic cloves, minced

  • ½ cup dry white wine

  • 1 cup chicken broth

  • 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

  • 2 tablespoons butter or margarine

  • ½ cup heavy cream

  • ½ teaspoon thyme leaves

  • teaspoon salt

Directions

  1. Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function. Heat vegetable oil.

  2. Season chicken thighs with salt and pepper on both sides; add to Instant Pot®. Cook one side at a time until both sides of the chicken are a golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Remove chicken from the pot and set aside.

  3. Add onion and sauté for 1 minute. Add garlic and cook for 1 more minute. Pour in white wine and stir to scrape brown bits from the bottom of the pot. Stir in chicken broth and lemon juice; bring to a boil and cook until broth has reduced slightly, 2 to 3 minutes. Turn off the Sauté function.

  4. Return chicken Instant Pot®. Close and lock the lid. Select High pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 10 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.

  5. Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, for 10 minutes. Release remaining pressure carefully using the quick-release method, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.

  6. Remove chicken from the pot and set aside. Select the Sauté mode and bring sauce to a boil. Whisk in butter or margarine, heavy cream, salt, and thyme. Cook until sauce has thickened slightly, 2 to 3 minutes. Serve chicken drizzled with the sauce.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

445 Calories
36g Fat
5g Carbs
21g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 445
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 36g 46%
Saturated Fat 15g 75%
Cholesterol 129mg 43%
Sodium 521mg 23%
Total Carbohydrate 5g 2%
Dietary Fiber 0g 1%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 21g 41%
Vitamin C 8mg 8%
Calcium 43mg 3%
Iron 1mg 7%
Potassium 262mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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