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Instant Pot Lemon and Olive Chicken – vegetarian recipe
Stav Kogan

Instant Pot Lemon and Olive Chicken

Craving a Mediterranean escape on a busy weeknight? This Instant Pot Lemon and Olive Chicken delivers incredibly tender, juicy chicken infused with the bright zest of lemon and the savory, briny bite of olives. It's a restaurant-quality meal that comes together in a stunning 20 m
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 8 serving
Calories: 205
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 1 whole chicken, about 3-4 lbs / 1.5-1.8 kg (3.97 lb), quartered
  • 3.5 oz (100 g) mixed black and green olives, pitted
  • ½ cup (120 ml / 4.1 fl oz) dry white wine
  • ½ cup (120 ml / 4.1 fl oz) fresh lemon juice, from about 3 lemons
  • 1 tbsp (15 ml) Italian herbs
  • 4 tbsp (60 ml) olive oil
  • 1 tsp (5 ml) salt, or to taste
  • ½ tsp black pepper, or to taste
  • For a richer flavor and crispier skin, use the 'Sauté' function on your Instant Pot to brown the chicken pieces in olive oil for 2-3 minutes per side before adding the other and pressure cooking.
  • If you prefer to cook without alcohol, you can substitute the white wine with an equal amount of chicken broth.

Method
 

  1. Directions
  2. In a large bowl, combine the quartered chicken, olives, white wine, lemon juice, Italian herbs, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
  3. Toss well to ensure the chicken is evenly coated.
  4. Transfer the entire mixture, including all the liquid, into the inner pot of your Instant Pot.
  5. Secure the lid and set the steam release valve to the 'Sealing' position.
  6. Select the 'Stew/Meat' setting and cook on high pressure for 15 minutes.
  7. Once the cooking cycle is complete, allow the pressure to release naturally for 5 minutes, then perform a quick release to vent the remaining steam. Carefully open the lid and serve hot.
  8. Finish the dish with a sprinkle of fresh parsley or chopped cilantro to add a burst of color and fresh, herbaceous flavor.

Nutrition

Calories: 205kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 20gFat: 12g

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