Instant Pot Curry Chicken Food

INSTANT POT® COCONUT CURRY CHICKEN

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.

INSTANT POT CHICKEN CURRY

Steps:

• In sauté mode, add the coconut oil to the Instant Pot insert. Then add the onion, cinnamon stick and cloves and sauté for 5-7 minutes. You can add 2 tablespoons of water to avoid burning the onion.
• Add the chicken pieces and brown them for a couple of minutes.
• Switch off the sauté mode and add the garlic, ginger, curry powder, garam masala, chopped tomatoes, the water bit of the coconut milk, salt and chilli (if using) and mix.
• Cover your Instant Pot and set the valve to the sealing position. Set to manual pressure / high pressure for 5 minutes.
• When done, allow for a complete natrual pressure release before opening.
• Switch to sauté mode, stir in the coconut cream and sauté for 2 minutes.
• Turn off the Instant Pot, and adjust seasonings, remove the cinnamon stick and serve.
• Sauté the onion, cinnamon stick and cloves in a frying pan for 5-7 minutes. You can add 2 tablespoons of water to avoid burning the onion.
• Add the chicken pieces and brown them for a couple of minutes.
• Mix in the garlic ginger, curry powder, garam masala, chopped tomatoes, the water from the coconut milk, salt and chili (if using) and switch of the heat.
• Transfer the chicken curry mix into your slow cooker and cook on low for 5-6 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.
• When done, stir in the coconut cream, adjust seasonings, let cook for a few more minutes until warmed through and serve.

INSTANT POT CHICKEN CURRY

Steps:

• Melt ghee in a 6-quart multicooker set to the high "Sauté" setting. Add onion and season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring often, until soft and golden brown, 10 to 12 minutes. Add ginger, garlic, tomato paste, cumin, coriander, paprika, chili powder, and cinnamon stick; cook, stirring, until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in broth.
• Toss chicken with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper; add to pot. Secure lid of multicooker; adjust vent to seal. Cook on high "Pressure Cook" setting for 4 minutes. Once time is complete, turn off machine and manually release pressure; carefully remove lid. Serve curry over steamed rice with warmed flatbread, yogurt, cilantro leaves, and lime wedges on the side.

INSTANT POT CHICKEN CURRY

Steps:

• Brown Chicken in Instant Pot: Press "Saute" button to "Sauté More" function to heat up Instant Pot. Wait until the indicator says "HOT" (~8 mins). Pat dry the chicken parts with a paper towel, then season one side of the chicken with kosher salt and ground black pepper.Add 2 tbsp (30g) ghee or unsalted butter in Instant Pot. Place the chicken in Instant Pot (seasoned side face down), then brown for 4 minutes. Season the other side of chicken with salt and ground black pepper. Flip the chicken & brown this side for another 3.5 minutes. Remove and set aside the browned chicken.
• Sauté Onion: Add diced onions in Instant Pot, then saute for 3 minutes.
• Sauté Garlic, Ginger, and Spices: Add in minced garlic, ginger, 3 tbsp (24g) curry powder, ½ - 1 tsp (1.4g - 2.8g) cayenne pepper, and 2 tbsp (30g) tomato paste, then saute for another minute. *Curry Powder Tip: Different Curry Powder vary in taste, aroma, quality. Make sure to taste & adjust accordingly. Best to use High Quality Curry Powder when possible.*Spicy Level Tip: Adjust the amount of cayenne pepper according to how spicy you want your chicken curry. For reference, we used mild spicy curry powder with ½ tsp (1.2g) cayenne pepper, and it was mild-medium spiciness.
• Deglaze Instant Pot: Pour in 1 cup (250ml) unsalted chicken stock, then deglaze by scrubbing all the flavorful brown bits off the bottom of the pot. *Pro Tip: Make sure to deglaze really well for this recipe!Turn off the Instant Pot for now as you add in the remaining ingredients.
• Pressure Cook Chicken Curry: Add in 1.5 tbsp (22.5) regular soy sauce, then give it a quick mix. Add in the browned chicken & its meat juice. Layer the carrot and potato chunks on top. No need to mix.With Venting Knob in Venting Position, close the lid, then turn Venting Knob to Sealing Position. Pressure cook: -Bone-in Chicken Thighs or Drumsticks: High Pressure for 5 minutes + 10 minutes Natural Release. -Bone-in Chicken Breasts: High Pressure for 4 minutes + 10 minutes Natural Release. Release remaining pressure, then open the lid.
• Add Coconut Milk: Set aside all the chicken and half of the potatoes & carrots. Bring the curry sauce to a simmer with "Saute More" function. Mix in ¼ cup (63ml) - ½ cup (125ml) coconut milk.
• Thicken & Season: With a wooden spoon, break down the remaining potatoes in Instant Pot to give the sauce some extra texture & body. Taste and adjust the seasoning by adding more salt. *For reference: We added roughly 1 - 2 large pinches of salt.
• Serve: Garnish the chicken curry with cilantro (optional) & serve with rice or your favorite side dishes. Enjoy~

INSTANT POT® INDIAN CHICKEN CURRY

Steps:

• Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function. Melt butter and cook onion until soft and translucent, about 3 minutes. Add garlic and ginger; cook until tender, about 1 minute. Add chicken; cook until golden, about 5 minutes. Add tomato sauce, coriander, chili powder, salt, garam masala, turmeric, pepper, cumin, and bay leaf. Close and lock the lid. Select poultry according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 15 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
• Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, 10 to 40 minutes.

PRESSURE-COOKER CHICKEN CURRY

Steps:

• Select saute or browning setting on a 6-qt. electric pressure cooker. Adjust for medium heat; add 1 tablespoon oil. When oil is hot, brown chicken. Remove. Add remaining 1 tablespoon oil to pan. Add onion, curry, turmeric and cumin. Cook and stir until onion is tender, 3-5 minutes. Add broth, stirring to loosen browned bits from pan. Stir in tomatoes, tomato paste, ginger, garlic, sugar, chicken and salt. Press cancel. , Lock lid; close pressure-release valve. Adjust to pressure-cook on high for 5 minutes. Let pressure release naturally. Press cancel. Select saute setting and adjust for medium heat. In a small bowl, whisk together cornstarch and 1 tablespoon of water. Add cornstarch mixture to pot and let simmer, uncovered for 5 minutes. , Serve in shallow bowls with rice or naan. Sprinkle with cilantro.

INSTANT POT THAI GREEN CURRY CHICKEN

Steps:

• In your instant pot, saute curry paste with spices for 30 seconds, until fragrant.
• Add onion and saute a couple of minutes.
• And coconut milk, chicken, broth, fish sauce, and lime juice. Seal cooker, bring to pressure, and cook 4 minutes.
• Do a quick release. Add bell pepper, zucchini, green beans, and bamboo shoots. Saute for about 5 minutes or until veggies reach your desired level of tenderness.
• Add lime leaves and basil and serve with rice.