Instant Pot® Indian Chicken Curry

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This quick and easy Indian chicken curry comes together faster than you'd expect with your Instant Pot®. Ginger, garlic, coriander, garam masala, and chili powder make it absolutely fragrant. Serve with naan bread and basmati rice.

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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
35 mins
Additional Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
55 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 servings

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 cumin

  • 1 bay leaf

Directions

  1. Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function. Melt butter and cook onion until soft and translucent, about 3 minutes. Add garlic and ginger; cook until tender, about 1 minute. Add chicken; cook until golden, about 5 minutes. Add tomato sauce, coriander, chili powder, salt, garam masala, turmeric, pepper, cumin, and bay leaf. Close and lock the lid. Select poultry according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 15 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.

  2. 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
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.

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