Instant Pot Thai Coconut Curry Chicken Recipes

INSTANT POT THAI COCONUT CURRY CHICKEN

Steps:

• Add 1/2 tablespoon of olive oil to your Instant Pot and turn on the saute function. When the olive oil is fragrant, add white onion, red pepper, minced garlic, and a pinch of salt. Saute for 4-5 minutes. Once the onion turns translucent, add in fresh spinach and saute for an additional 1-2 minutes in order to wilt the spinach. Remove veggies from the Instant Pot and turn off the saute feature.
• Next, add coconut milk, curry paste, ginger, lemongrass, honey, and salt to the Instant Pot and mix. Then, submerge the raw chicken breast. Close the lid and seal your Instant Pot. Turn your Instant Pot to manual > high pressure and set the timer to 8 minutes. It will take about 10 minutes for your Instant Pot to build enough pressure to start counting down, but eventually, it will count down from 8 minutes.
• Once the timer goes off, quick-release your Instant Pot by opening the valve. Remove the lid and then remove the 2 chicken breasts and transfer to a plate. Use 2 forks to carefully shred the chicken breast (it will be hot) and then place the chicken back into the Instant Pot.
• Add the sauteed veggies and mix. Finally, add lime juice and mix one more time.
• Serve with white rice and Thai basil.

THAI COCONUT CHICKEN CURRY RECIPE

Steps:

• Add the coconut milk, peanut butter, red curry paste, chili sauce (if using) and spices to a 6 quart instant pot and mix well. Then add the chicken to the pot.
• Secure the lid, close the pressure valve and cook for 5 minutes at high pressure.
• Naturally release pressure (or NPR for 10 minutes, then release pressure).
• Using two forks, shred the chicken right into the curry (or you can remove the chicken and cut it into chunks if you prefer)
• Sprinkle with Thai basil/cilantro and crushed peanuts if desired. You can also serve this with lime wedges and add a squeeze of lime juice before eating.

INSTANT POT THAI CHICKEN CURRY

Steps:

• Turn the Instant Pot on and press the Sauté button. Once the pot is hot, add the olive oil, onion, ginger and garlic and stir through. Cook for 1 minute, stirring, then add the chicken.
• Add the curry paste and stir through the chicken. Now, add the sugar, fish sauce, coconut cream and chicken stock. Stir through well and press Cancel to stop the Sautéing.
• Pop the lid on top and lock, making sure the valve is pointing to Sealing. Press Manual/Pressure Cook, HIGH pressure and set to 7 minutes. The Instant Pot will say ON and it will take about 5-10 minutes for the pressure to build up, after which the timer will start. Though, the curry will be cooking during the whole time.
• Once the timer finishes, allow a couple of minutes for natural release, then use the quick release method (point the top valve to Venting) to let off the rest of the pressure. Be careful of the hot steam jet!
• Open the lid and press the Sauté button again. Add juice of half a lime and stir through. Have a little taste. Add more salt or fish sauce if needed.
• Add all the vegetables and cook on Sauté for 3-4 minutes, stirring a few times.
• Dissolve the tapioca or arrowroot flour in 2 tablespoons of water. Stir into the curry to thicken the sauce. Finish adding the remaining coconut cream and then stir in cilantro.

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® THAI-STYLE GREEN CURRY CHICKEN

Steps:

• Mix coconut milk, chicken broth, curry paste, soy sauce, fish sauce, brown sugar, and basil in a bowl with a whisk until smooth. Set aside.
• Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function. Heat oil in the pot. Add chicken and saute, stirring occasionally until browned, 3 to 4 minutes. Add lime zest, ginger, garlic, and jalapeno to the pot and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Press Cancel.
• Pour coconut curry mixture into the pot and stir well with a wooden spoon, scraping to loosen any browned bits from the bottom. Close and lock the lid. Select High pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 6 minutes. Allow 10 minutes for pressure to build before the cooking time begins.
• Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Select the Saute function once more. Add snow peas and bell pepper and cook until vegetables are crisp-tender, 3 to 4 minutes. Press Cancel. Garnish curry with chopped cilantro.

INSTANT POT® RED THAI CURRY CHICKEN

Steps:

• Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function. Add oil and red curry paste to the hot pot; saute for 30 seconds. Add chicken and mix well with curry paste. Pour in coconut milk. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 2 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.
• Unlock and remove the lid. Stir in fish sauce and palm sugar. Stir in onion and bell peppers until well combined. Select Saute function. Bring curry to a gentle boil and simmer for only 2 to 3 minutes to keep vegetables crunchy.

COCONUT CHICKEN CURRY

Steps:

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