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Instant Pot Chicken Curry
5 from 18 votes

Instant Pot Chicken Curry

This Instant Pot Chicken Curry brings together diced chicken breast with yellow and red curry powders, coconut milk, and warm spices, creating a mildly spiced curry with a creamy texture. Cooking the chicken under pressure allows the flavors to meld quickly while keeping the meat tender. The option to cook longer gives a shreddable consistency if desired. The curry is practical for a filling meal served with cauliflower rice, offering a lower-carb option.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 70 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Indian

Ingredients

  • 4 whole chicken breast skinless, diced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 onion medium, diced
  • 2 tablespoon yellow curry powder mild
  • 1 tablespoon red curry powder
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 oz coconut milk light, canned
  • ½ teaspoon ginger
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper

Instructions

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  1. Heat Instant Pot to saute and add oil.  Add diced onion and cook, stirring until they start to soften about 3 minutes.  Turn off saute function.
  2. Add the diced chicken, all spices, and remaining ingredients and give it a good stir.
  3. Set Instant Pot to manual High Pressure and close the steam vent. Set timer for 5 minutes.  (If you want fall apart shreddable type chicken set the timer for 10 minutes.)   
  4. When the timer beeps, let the Instant Pot release naturally for 10 minutes then turn the valve to venting and carefully remove lid. 
  5. Give it a good stir, and serve with cauliflower rice.  Garnish with herbs.

Notes

  • If a thicker sauce is preferred, remove the chicken and simmer the sauce with a cornstarch and water mixture before adding the chicken back in.
  • Natural pressure release for 10 minutes improves tenderness and blends flavors.
  • Serve with cauliflower rice to complement the mild curry sauce.

Nutrition Information

Calories 70kcal (4%) Carbohydrates 8g (3%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 4g (6%) Sodium 587mg (24%) Potassium 113mg (2%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 45IU (1%) Vitamin C 2.4mg (3%) Calcium 29mg (3%) Iron 1.5mg (8%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 70

% Daily Value*

Calories 70kcal 4%
Carbohydrates 8g 3%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 4g 6%
Sodium 587mg 24%
Potassium 113mg 2%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 4g 8%
Vitamin A 45IU 1%
Vitamin C 2.4mg 3%
Calcium 29mg 3%
Iron 1.5mg 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.