Instant Pot Chicken Curry
Try this Instant Pot chicken curry[packed with delicious flavors if you want a tasty and quick meal! Perfect for busy nights or meal prep.
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 222kcal
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 cup onion chopped
- 1 tablespoon ginger minced
- 1 tablespoon garlic minced
- 1 cup tomatoes chopped
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper adjust to taste
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon ground coriander
- ¼ teaspoon turmeric
- 1 tablespoons garam masala
- 2 chicken breast diced
- 2 tablespoon cilantro chopped
Instructions
- Set your Instant Pot to sauté mode. Add vegetable oil and chopped onion.
- Sauté for 2-3 minutes until it becomes translucent.
- Add the minced garlic and ginger, and sauté for another 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Toss in the cayenne pepper, paprika, ground coriander, turmeric, and garam masala. Stir well without burning them.
- Combine the chopped tomatoes. And continue to saute until the tomatoes become mushy.
- Add the chicken pieces and salt.
- Sauté for a few minutes until the spices coat them evenly.
- Add water, close the lid, and cook on high for 7 minutes.
- Once the cooking cycle is done, release the pressure manually.
- Garnish with cilantro leaves and serve this Instant Pot chicken curry hot with rice or naan bread.
Notes
- Swap chicken breasts with bone-in thighs or whole chicken pieces for a deeper, richer flavor
- Adjust cayenne pepper to control spice level, or add butter to mellow the heat
- Fresh tomatoes work great, but canned diced tomatoes or puree are easy substitutes
- Store leftovers in the fridge up to 4 days or freeze up to 3 months
- Reheat gently on the stovetop or in the microwave, adding a splash of water if the curry thickens
Nutrition
Calories: 222kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 37g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 109mg | Sodium: 201mg | Potassium: 721mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 293IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 1mg
