Instant Pot Provencal Honey-Lemon Chicken

Recipe View Rub the herbes de Provence generously into the chicken legs and thighs, ensuring every piece is well-coated. (Prep time: 5 minutes)

Recipe View Turn on your Instant Pot and select the 'Sauté' function. Add 2 tablespoons of olive oil and the sliced garlic. Once the oil is shimmering, add the chicken legs and thighs to the pot and brown on all sides until golden, about 5 to 7 minutes. Remove the chicken and set aside. (Cook time: 7 minutes)

Recipe View Pour the chicken stock into the pot and place a trivet or rack inside. Return the chicken to the pot, arranging it on top of the rack. Close and lock the lid; select high pressure and set the timer for 25 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for the pressure to build. (Cook time: 40 minutes)

Recipe View While the chicken is pressure cooking, prepare the luscious honey-lemon sauce. In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, lemon zest, lemon juice, thyme leaves, remaining tablespoon of olive oil, and lavender flowers until well combined. Set aside. (Prep time: 5 minutes)

Recipe View Set an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil. (Prep time: 2 minutes)

Recipe View Once the Instant Pot cycle is complete, carefully release the pressure using the quick-release method according to the manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Transfer the chicken to the prepared baking sheet. Brush the honey-lemon sauce liberally over the chicken, reserving any remaining sauce. (Prep time: 5 minutes)

Recipe View Broil the chicken in the preheated oven until it is beautifully browned and slightly caramelized, about 2 minutes, watching carefully to prevent burning. (Cook time: 2 minutes)

Recipe View Pour any remaining sauce into a small saucepan over medium-high heat. Add one ladleful of the flavorful liquid from the Instant Pot. Whisk in the cornstarch and bring to a boil until the sauce is reduced by half or thickened to your desired consistency, stirring frequently to prevent scorching, about 1 to 3 minutes. Serve the glistening sauce alongside the chicken. (Cook time: 3 minutes)