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Instant Pot Coconut Chicken Curry

Instant Pot Coconut Chicken Curry

This rich and flavorful coconut chicken curry comes together fast in the Instant Pot. It's a cozy, satisfying dinner the whole family will love.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Indian
Servings 6 servings
Calories 378 kcal

Equipment

  • Instant Pot

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lb Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 14 oz Canned Full-Fat Coconut Milk
  • 14 oz Canned Diced Tomatoes
  • 1 large Yellow Onion, diced
  • 4 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp Fresh Ginger, grated
  • 3 tbsp Yellow Curry Powder
  • 1 tsp Cumin
  • 1/2 tsp Turmeric
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1/4 tsp Cayenne Pepper
  • 1 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 1 tbsp Lime Juice
  • Fresh Cilantro, chopped
  • Cooked Basmati Rice, for serving
  • Naan Bread, for serving (optional)

Instructions
 

  • Set the Instant Pot to saute mode and add the olive oil. Once hot, add the diced onion and cook for 4 minutes until softened. Add the garlic and ginger and stir for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  • Add the curry powder, cumin, turmeric, cayenne pepper, and salt. Stir for about 1 minute to toast the spices and coat the onions. This blooms the spices and deepens the flavor.
  • Add the chicken pieces and stir to coat them in the spice mixture. Pour in the diced tomatoes with their juices and the coconut milk. Stir everything together. Press cancel.
  • Lock the lid, set the valve to sealing, and cook on high pressure for 8 minutes. When the cook time is done, let the pressure release naturally for 5 minutes, then carefully turn the valve to venting.
  • Open the lid and set the Instant Pot to saute mode. Let the curry simmer for 3 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce reduces and thickens to your liking.
  • Stir in the lime juice and taste for seasoning, adjusting salt and spices as needed. Serve over basmati rice, topped with fresh cilantro and naan bread on the side.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 378kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 31gFat: 22g
Keyword coconut chicken curry, instant pot chicken curry, instant pot dinner, pressure cooker curry
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