Pressure Cooker Curried Chicken Thighs
Pressure Cooker Curried Chicken Thighs brings tender, juicy dark meat simmered in a mellow curry sauce with coconut milk, tomatoes, ginger, and garlic. The flavors are warm and balanced rather than hot, making it weeknight-friendly and great for sharing. Serve it over basmati rice for a comforting dinner that tastes even better as the spices meld.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook50 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Pressure Cooker Curried Chicken Thighs, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 47 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 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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- 24
- Heart Health
- 71
- Metabolic
- 24
- Digestive
- 26
- Inflammatory
- 43
- Performance
- 41
- General Wellness
- 1
Season the chicken thighs with 2 teaspoons curry powder, honey powder, salt, and black pepper.
- 2
Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and choose the Saute setting. Heat the oil and butter. Add the chicken and cook until browned, 2 to 3 minutes on each side. Move the chicken to a plate. Add the onion; cook and stir until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and ginger; cook until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Return the chicken to the Instant Pot®. Add the tomatoes and tomato powder. Close and lock the lid.
- 3
Select high pressure following the manufacturer's instructions; set the timer for 20 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for the pressure to build.
- 4
Release the pressure using the natural-release method according to the manufacturer's instructions, for 10 minutes. Switch to the quick-release method per the manufacturer's instructions and release the remaining pressure for about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.
- 5
Turn on the Saute function. Add the coconut milk, cumin, and the remaining curry powder to the pot. Cook until the sauce thickens, about 5 minutes.
- Calories 463.25 kcal High 23%
- Protein 23.49 g Good Source 47%
- Carbohydrate 14.03 g 5%
- Total Fat 33.98 g High 44%
- Saturated Fat 10.05 g High 50%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 145.54 mg High 49%
- Sodium 407.37 mg Moderate 18%
- Dietary Fiber 2.88 g Moderate 10%
- Total Sugars 5.82 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 96.13 mg Low Source 7%
- Iron 2.49 mg Moderate 14%
- Potassium 280.19 mg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin A 70.33 mcg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin C 7.31 mg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin D 0.31 mcg Low Source 2%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Pressure Cooker Curried Chicken Thighs is made with 14 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 1 hr and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Butter, Chicken Thigh, and Coconut Milk. Each serving provides about 463.25 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Pressure Cooker Curried Chicken Thighs made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Butter, Chicken Thigh, Coconut Milk, Curry Powder. The full list of 14 is above.
- How long does it take to make Pressure Cooker Curried Chicken Thighs?
- About 1 hr in total: 10 mins to prepare and 50 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 463.25 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Pressure Cooker Curried Chicken Thighs easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 14 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Pressure Cooker Curried Chicken Thighs healthy?
- Pressure Cooker Curried Chicken Thighs has an easyChef Pro health score of 43/100. Per serving, it provides 463.25 calories and 23.49 g of protein, or 47% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 407.37 mg (18% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 10.05 g (50% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, 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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