Instant Pot Balsamic Chicken

• 6-8 boneless chicken thighs skinless or with skin*
• sea salt and pepper to taste
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
• 3 tablespoons ghee ((can use butter if not paleo or Whole30))
• 3 garlic cloves sliced or minced
• Juice of 1 lemon
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 1/2 cup homemade or low sodium chicken broth ( **PLEASE SEE NOTES BELOW)
• 1/2 teaspoon xanthan gum (, optional for thickening sauce (leave out for Whole 30))
• Chopped fresh parsley (if desired)
• Instant Pot (( I have the 6 Quart Instant Pot DUO))
• OR Cast Iron Skillet
• 1/2 lb carrots (, (leave out for low carb / keto))
• 1/2 lb baby potatoes (, cut in half (swap with cauliflower for keto / low carb))
• 1/2 bunch asparagus (, ends trimmed)

Directions