Best Instant Pot Coconut Curry Chicken Recipes

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INSTANT POT® COCONUT CURRY CHICKEN



Instant Pot® Coconut Curry Chicken image

This is a rich, creamy coconut curry dish that comes together quickly in an Instant Pot®. Customize the taste by using more or less curry powder and sugar. Delicious over jasmine or basmati rice! Garnish with chopped chives, if desired.

Provided by Helene Choi

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 1h5m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon coconut oil
1 medium onion, chopped
3 tablespoons curry powder, or to taste, divided
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
½ cup chicken broth
2 tablespoons white sugar
2 pounds chicken breasts
salt to taste
ground black pepper to taste
1 (14 ounce) can coconut milk

Steps:

  • Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function. Add coconut oil; when hot, add onion and cook for 1 minute. Add 2 tablespoons curry powder and garlic. Mix well and cook for 2 minutes. Turn off Saute function. Stir in diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, chicken broth, and sugar.
  • Poke holes into each chicken breast using a fork. Sprinkle with salt, pepper, and remaining curry powder. Add seasoned chicken to the pot. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 10 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
  • Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions for 10 minutes. Release remaining pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.
  • Remove chicken; use 2 forks to shred the meat and return it to the pot. Turn on Saute function; cook and stir until liquid is lightly boiling, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Turn pressure cooker to Keep Warm. Add coconut milk and stir well; cook for 10 minutes more to allow flavors to come together.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 563.3 calories, Carbohydrate 21.5 g, Cholesterol 130 mg, Fat 30.6 g, Fiber 4.9 g, Protein 51.9 g, SaturatedFat 23.1 g, Sodium 766.2 mg, Sugar 12.5 g

INSTANT POT® COCONUT CHICKEN CURRY WITH SWEET POTATO



Instant Pot® Coconut Chicken Curry with Sweet Potato image

This chicken curry is loaded with vegetables--carrots, bell peppers, and sweet potato. The curry sauce is mild so it's suitable enough for those with a milder palate.

Provided by thedailygourmet

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Curries     Chicken

Time 40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons grapeseed oil, divided
1 pound chicken tenders
1 teaspoon salt, divided
1 pinch ground black pepper
½ cup coarsely chopped onion
½ cup diced red bell pepper
½ cup diced green bell pepper
2 ½ teaspoons curry powder
1 (14 ounce) can coconut milk
1 medium sweet potato, peeled and diced
½ cup peeled and chopped carrots
1 tablespoon peanut butter

Steps:

  • Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function. Once the pot is hot, add 1 tablespoon oil. Season chicken with 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper. Add chicken to the pot and cook until no longer pink in the center, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove chicken and cover to keep warm. Add remaining 1 tablespoon oil to the pot and cook onion and bell peppers until softened, 3 to 5 minutes. Season with curry powder and remaining salt. Mix in coconut milk, sweet potatoes, and carrots. Bring to a boil.
  • Hit cancel on Saute function. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 3 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
  • Dice cooked chicken while vegetables are cooking.
  • Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Mix in chicken and peanut butter and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 320.2 calories, Carbohydrate 14.2 g, Cholesterol 43.1 mg, Fat 21.9 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 18.9 g, SaturatedFat 13.6 g, Sodium 476.1 mg, Sugar 3.7 g

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