Cookbook

Instant Pot Chicken Curry

Servings: 4 - 6

Ingredients

Main Ingredients:

  • 1.5 - 2 pounds (700g) chicken drumsticks or thighs
  • 1 cup (250ml) unsalted chicken stock
  • 3 tablespoons (24g) curry powder ((try to use High Quality curry powder))
  • 2 tablespoons (30g) ghee ((or unsalted butter or olive oil))
  • 1.5 tablespoon (22.5ml) regular soy sauce

Flavor Enhancing Ingredients:

  • 2 (405g) medium carrots (, cut into chunks)
  • 2 (510g) russet potatoes (, cut into quarters)
  • 1 (130g) medium onion (, diced)
  • 8 cloves (29g) garlic (, minced)
  • 1 tablespoon (15g) ginger (, minced)
  • ½ - 1 teaspoon (1.4g - 2.8g) cayenne pepper
  • 2 tablespoons (30g) tomato paste
  • ¼ cup (63ml) - ½ cup (125ml) coconut milk ((optional))

Instructions

  1. 2 tbsp butter; Brown Chicken; 4m+3m30s
  2. Onion; sauté; 3m
  3. Garlic, Ginger, and Spice, tomato paste; Sauté; 2m
  4. Chicken stock; deglaze
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. 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.
  8. Serve: Garnish the chicken curry with cilantro (optional) & serve with rice or your favorite side dishes. Enjoy~

Notes

*Wooden Spoon Tip: You may want to use a cheap wooden spoon, silicone spatula, or yellow spatula to make this curry (or you can have a dedicated curry spatula) because the curry will naturally dye it yellow. *High-Quality Curry Powder: Curry Powder is a key ingredient in this Chicken Curry, so try your best to buy high-quality Curry Powder for best results. Also, different Curry Powder vary in taste, aroma, quality. Make sure to taste & adjust accordingly! *Rate Recipe: If you've tried the recipe, don't forget to Rate the Recipe in the Comments Section. Thank you!


Source: https://www.pressurecookrecipes.com/instant-pot-chicken-curry/