15-30 min4 servingsboneless skinless chicken thighs

Coconut Chicken Curry

By Chop Secrets

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4 servings

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15-30 min

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Easy

Coconut Chicken Curry
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Recipe Details

Course: Dinner

Difficulty: Easy

Prep Time: 5 min

Cook Time: 20 min

Total Time: 15-30 min

Cooking Technique: Pressure Cook, Sauté

Cuisine: Thai

Diet: Dairy Free, Low Carb, Low Fat

Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 1 small onion
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 1 tsp grated ginger
  • 13 oz coconut milk
  • 1 tbsp curry powder
  • 1 tbsp dried basil
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp chili powder
  • 1/4 tsp pepper
  • 1/2 tsp cardamom
  • 1 1/2 tbsp cornstarch
  • 2 cups Cooked rice
  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro or fresh basil

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Add olive oil to the Instant Pot. Using the display panel select the SAUTE function.
  2. When oil gets hot, brown the chicken on both sides, 2-3 minutes per side. Meat will not be cooked through.
  3. Add onion, garlic and ginger to the pot and saute 2 minutes. Stir in the Spice Mixture ingredients and cook for 1 minute more.
  4. Add coconut milk to the pot and deglaze by using a wooden spoon to scrape the brown bits from the bottom of the pot.
  5. Turn the pot off by selecting CANCEL, then secure the lid, making sure the vent is closed.
  6. Using the display panel select the MANUAL or PRESSURE COOK function*. Use the +/- keys and program the Instant Pot for 5 minutes.
  7. When the time is up, quick-release the pressure.
  8. Remove the chicken, cut into bite-sized pieces and return to the pot.
  9. Carefully remove 1/4 cup of the liquid from the pot and combine with the cornstarch. Stir into the pot until thickened.
  10. Serve warm over rice, garnished with chopped cilantro or basil.

About the chef

Chop Secrets

Chop Secrets

Chop Secrets is a culinary platform that focuses on recipe development, offering a wide variety of accessible and time-saving meal ideas. The site is a go-to destination for home cooks looking for delicious recipes that are simple to follow. Known for its collaborations with Instant Pot, Chop Secrets has produced over 250 recipe videos, providing users with step-by-step guides to make cooking easier and more enjoyable. With a range of recipes spanning from appetizers to desserts, Chop Secrets helps both beginners and seasoned cooks explore the versatility of their kitchen tools. The platform also offers a popular Instant Pot Master Class, which teaches essential techniques for mastering this appliance through cook-along lessons and printable resources, helping people create flavorful meals with minimal effort.

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