Instant Pot Citrus-Garlic Chicken with Capers

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Juicy chicken thighs bathed in a bright citrus-garlic sauce with briny capers, creating a simple yet elegant dinner ready in under 30 minutes. This Mediterranean-inspired Instant Pot recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs bone-in skin-on chicken thighs, lemon, garlic for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 340 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 Mediterranean cuisine 340 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Place 1.5 lbs bone-in skin-on chicken thighs in the Instant Pot. Sprinkle with 2 tbsp lemon zest, 4 minced garlic cloves, 1 tbsp olive oil, and 1/2 cup chicken broth. Stir to combine.
  2. Step 2: Secure the lid, set the valve to sealing, and cook on high pressure for 12 minutes. Allow for a 5-minute natural release.
  3. Step 3: Open the lid, stir in 2 tbsp drained capers and 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley, and cook on the sauté function for 2 minutes until heated through and the sauce is distributed.

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