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Instant Pot Coconut Curry Chicken

Tender chicken is coated in a rich, creamy coconut curry sauce with warm curry powder, onion, garlic, tomatoes, and a subtle touch of sugar. Made quickly in the Instant Pot, it is a comforting weeknight dinner served with rice or alongside your favorite accompaniments.

  • Prep15 mins
  • Cook35 mins
  • Serves4
  • DifficultyMedium
Instant Pot Coconut Curry Chicken

easyChef Pro health score

Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Instant Pot Coconut Curry Chicken, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.

48 Health Score
Glycemic ImpactFair
44 / 100
Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
Nutritional DensityPoor
11 / 100
Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
Energy DensityGood
93 / 100
Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
2 / 4
Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.

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22
Heart Health
80
Metabolic
43
Digestive
32
Inflammatory
62
Performance
46
General Wellness
  1. 1

    Turn on a multifunctional pressure cooker, such as an Instant Pot, and select the Sauté function. Add coconut oil; when hot, add onion and cook for 1 minute. Add curry powder and garlic. Mix well and cook for 2 minutes. Turn off the Sauté function. Stir in diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, chicken broth, and sugar.

  2. 2

    Poke holes in each chicken breast with a fork. Sprinkle with salt, pepper, and the remaining curry powder. Add the seasoned chicken to the pot. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to the manufacturer's instructions and set the timer for 10 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for the pressure to build.

  3. 3

    Release pressure using the natural-release method according to the manufacturer's instructions for 10 minutes. Carefully release the remaining pressure using the quick-release method according to the manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.

  4. 4

    Remove the chicken, shred the meat with 2 forks, and return it to the pot. Turn on the Sauté function and cook and stir until the liquid is lightly boiling, 2 to 3 minutes.

  5. 5

    Set the pressure cooker to the Keep Warm setting. Add coconut milk and stir well; cook for 10 minutes more to allow the flavors to come together.

About This Recipe

Instant Pot Coconut Curry Chicken is made with 13 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 50 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Chicken Breast, Chicken Broth, and Coconut Milk. Each serving provides about 427.58 kcal, and is a good source of protein.

Recipe Questions

What is Instant Pot Coconut Curry Chicken made of?
The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Chicken Breast, Chicken Broth, Coconut Milk, Coconut Oil. The full list of 13 is above.
How long does it take to make Instant Pot Coconut Curry Chicken?
About 50 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 35 mins to cook.
How many calories are in one serving?
One serving provides about 427.58 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
Is Instant Pot Coconut Curry Chicken easy to make?
This recipe is rated medium, with 13 ingredients and 5 steps.
Is Instant Pot Coconut Curry Chicken healthy?
Instant Pot Coconut Curry Chicken has an easyChef Pro health score of 48/100. Per serving, it provides 427.58 calories and 56.97 g of protein, or 114% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber and iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 600.64 mg (26% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 5.15 g (26% of the Daily Value). It contains Tree Nuts, Tomatoes, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.

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