Sprinkle chicken liberally with salt and pepper.

Select the “saute” function on the Instant Pot and add oil and allow it to get hot. Add chicken, breast side down, and allow it to cook for 5 minutes. Do not move the chicken!

Using tongs or two large spoons, carefully turn the chicken over and continue to cook for an additional 5 minutes.

Press “off” on the Instant Pot, add water to the pot. Carefully drop in the garlic and lay the herbs around and across the top of the chicken.

Put lid on the Instant Pot, move vent to “sealed,” and select the “manual” setting and be sure it shows 30 minutes and high pressure.

After 30 minutes, allow the pressure to release naturally for 10 to 15 minutes then move vent to “venting” release any remaining pressure.

Carefully move chicken to a large cutting board. Enjoy!