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Kamala Harris Instant Pot Lemon Chicken

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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Pressure Release Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: California, Southern Food
Servings: 6
Calories: 345kcal
Author: Shaunda Necole • The Soul Food Pot®

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 4 pound chicken
  • ½ lemon sliced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon butter melted
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
  • ½ cup chicken broth
  • ½ yellow onion quartered
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 1 teaspoon parsley fresh or ground
  • 1 tablespoon thyme fresh herb sprigs: 8-10 sprigs of thyme, rosemary, parsley, and sage

Instructions

  • Place the lemon, onion, garlic, and fresh herbs into the chicken’s cavity.
  • Rub the whole chicken with a mixture of olive oil and melted butter.
  • Then season the entire chicken with the salt and pepper by rubbing the salt and pepper all over, covering the chicken.
  • Place the chicken onto the Instant Pot steamer rack/trivet rack. (The rack’s handles make placing in and removing the whole chicken from the pot A LOT easier!)
  • Pour the chicken broth into the inner pot.
  • Sprinkle the parsley into the chicken broth.
  • Using the trivet rack handles, place the chicken inside the pot with the broth.
  • Close the Instant Pot lid (make sure the valve is up – in the position for sealing) and pressure cook on high for 25 minutes.
  • When the cooking time is finished, allow a natural pressure release for at least 15 minutes.
  • To open the Instant Pot lid, move the valve to ‘venting’ and manually release any remaining pressure, if applicable.
  • Use the trivet rack’s handles to easily remove the chicken from the inner pot.
  • Place the whole chicken on a cutting board to carve.
  • Optionally, reserve the chicken broth to pour over the chicken as your serve it. I also like to pour the broth over rice.
  • Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 345kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 109mg | Sodium: 564mg | Potassium: 333mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 268IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 32mg | Iron: 2mg

❤️ Why trust this recipe?

Created + tested by Shaunda Necole, creator of The Soul Food Pot® (real cook, real kitchen). Rooted in African American culinary traditions, with modern shortcuts that don’t sacrifice flavor or legacy. No AI-generated instructions — measurements, timing, and techniques are written, cooked, and verified by Shaunda. Make-it-your-way guidance included, so you can cook confidently with the tools you have.

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