Name: Pressure-Cooker Lemon Chicken with Basil
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each) -; 2 medium lemons -; 1 bunch fresh basil leaves (3/4 ounce) -; 2 cups chicken stock -

Pressure-Cooker Lemon Chicken with Basil

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Cooking:

10 min.

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Ingredients for - Pressure-Cooker Lemon Chicken with Basil

1. 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each) -

2. 2 medium lemons -

3. 1 bunch fresh basil leaves (3/4 ounce) -

4. 2 cups chicken stock -

How to cook deliciously - Pressure-Cooker Lemon Chicken with Basil

1. Stage

Place chicken in a 6-qt. electric pressure cooker. Finely grate enough zest from lemons to measure 4 teaspoons. Cut lemons in half; squeeze juice. Add zest and juice to pressure cooker.

2. Stage

Tear basil leaves directly into pressure cooker; add chicken stock. Lock lid; close pressure-release valve. Adjust to pressure-cook on high for 6 minutes. Quick-release pressure. A thermometer inserted in chicken should read at least 165°. When cool enough to handle, shred meat with 2 forks; return to pressure cooker. If desired, stir in additional lemon zest and chopped basil. Serve with a slotted spoon.