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Instant Pot Braised Coconut Chicken
This easy Instant Pot braised coconut chicken with cauliflower and sweet potatoes is a delicious, healthy dinner recipe that can be ready in 30 minutes.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 348 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 750 g (1½lb) boneless chicken thighs
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tsp Turmeric
- 2 tsp garam masala
- 2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 onion finely chopped
- 4 garlic cloves crushed
- 2 tsp crushed ginger
- 1 cup chicken broth / chicken stock
- 400 g (14oz) coconut milk
- 1 medium head of cauliflower
- 2 medium sweet potatoes
- rice to serve
Instructions
- Place the chicken in a large bowl then add the olive oil and spices.
- Mix to coat the chicken in the spices.
- Preheat the Instant Pot on the sauté function and once hot, add the chicken and cook for 5 minutes .
- Add the onion, garlic and chilli then pour in the chicken broth and coconut milk.
- Close with the lid and make sure the vent is in "sealing" position.
- Cook on high pressure for 7 minutes then quick release the pressure.
- While the chicken is cooking, peel and chop the sweet potatoes into large chunks and slice the cauliflower florets off the head. Any large florets can be sliced in half.
- Add the vegetables to the chicken then close the lid and cook for another 3 minutes on high pressure.
- Quick release the pressure.
- Taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary.
- If the sauce is too thin, mix 2 teaspoons of cornstarch with a few tablespoons of water and pour into the chicken.
- Set the Instant Pot to the sauté setting and allow to simmer for 5 minutes until the sauce has thickened.
- Serve over rice.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
348kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
26g
(9%)
Protein
30g
(60%)
Fat
13g
(20%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Trans Fat
0.01g
Cholesterol
80mg
(27%)
Sodium
1049mg
(44%)
Potassium
1084mg
(31%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
11061IU
(221%)
Vitamin C
52mg
(58%)
Calcium
66mg
(7%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 348
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 348kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 26g | 9% |
| Protein | 30g | 60% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 80mg | 27% |
| Sodium | 1049mg | 44% |
| Potassium | 1084mg | 23% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 11061IU | 221% |
| Vitamin C | 52mg | 58% |
| Calcium | 66mg | 7% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.