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Instant Pot Indian Chicken Curry Recipe
Instant Pot Indian chicken curry comes together faster than expected with this quick and easy recipe featuring aromatic ginger and garlic flavors. This modern approach to traditional curry uses pressure cooking to dramatically reduce cooking time while intensifying flavors. The convenience of Instant Pot cooking makes authentic Indian curry accessible for busy weeknight dinners. Fresh ginger and garlic create the aromatic base that makes this curry so flavorful and authentic. This quick method proves that time constraints don't have to prevent you from enjoying homemade Indian curry with genuine flavors and tender chicken.
This quick and easy Indian chicken curry recipe comes together faster than you’d expect with your Instant Pot. Ginger, garlic, coriander, garam masala, and chili powder make it absolutely fragrant. Serve it with naan bread and basmati rice.
Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
35 mins
Additional Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
55 mins
Servings:
6
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Ingredients
3 tablespoons butter
1 yellow onion, chopped
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger root
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
2 tablespoons tomato sauce
1 ½ tablespoons ground coriander
¾ tablespoon Indian chili powder
1 ½ teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon garam masala
¾ teaspoon ground turmeric
¾ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon ground cumin
1 bay leaf
Directions
Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot) and select the Sauté function. Add butter; cook until melted. Add onion; cook until soft and translucent, about 3 minutes. Add garlic and ginger; cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add chicken; cook until golden, about 5 minutes. Add tomato sauce, coriander, chili powder, salt, garam masala, turmeric, black pepper, cumin, and bay leaf.
Close and lock the lid. Select the poultry setting, set the timer for 15 minutes, and cook according to manufacturer’s instructions. 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.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 160 | Calories |
| 8g | Fat |
| 6g | Carbs |
| 16g | Protein |
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| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 6 | |
| Calories 160 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 8g | 10% |
| Saturated Fat 4g | 21% |
| Cholesterol 54mg | 18% |
| Sodium 695mg | 30% |
| Total Carbohydrate 6g | 2% |
| Dietary Fiber 2g | 8% |
| Total Sugars 2g | |
| Protein 16g | 32% |
| Vitamin C 5mg | 5% |
| Calcium 39mg | 3% |
| Iron 1mg | 6% |
| Potassium 213mg | 5% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
