Quick and Easy Creamy Coconut Chicken Curry Recipe!
The rich flavors of our Creamy Coconut Chicken Curry, a perfect weeknight meal that combines succulent chicken with a creamy, aromatic sauce. This simple recipe transforms your dinner into a delightful culinary journey, ready in just under an hour!
Creamy Coconut Chicken Curry
4
servings10
minutes20
minutes750
kcal10
minutes40
minutesDive into the rich flavors of our Creamy Coconut Chicken Curry, a perfect weeknight meal that combines succulent chicken with a creamy, aromatic sauce. This simple recipe transforms your dinner into a delightful culinary journey, ready in just under an hour!
Ingredients
- Proteins
2 pounds boneless chicken thighs, cut into chunks
- Dairy Alternatives
3/4 cup coconut milk
- Aromatics
1 large onion, finely diced
5 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons fresh ginger, grated
- Spices
1 tablespoon garam masala
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
- Cooking Fats
2 tablespoons coconut oil
- Liquids
1 cup chicken broth
- Garnishes and Sides
Fresh cilantro leaves for garnish
- Alternative Ingredients
Coconut oil replaces vegetable oil for a more aromatic fat choice.
Coconut milk substitutes heavy cream for a dairy-free alternative.
Chicken broth used instead of water for more flavor.
Directions
- Start by setting your Instant Pot to the ‘Sauté' mode. Melt the coconut oil and sauté the onion, garlic, and ginger until golden.
- Season the chicken with salt and pepper before adding it to the pot along with the chicken broth and all spices. Secure the lid and set to ‘Pressure Cook' on High for 5 minutes.
- Allow natural pressure release for 10 minutes then manually release any remaining steam. Stir in the coconut milk and adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Serve the curry over rice, garnished with fresh cilantro and accompanied by naan.
Equipment
- instant pot
- chef's knife
- cutting board
Nutrition Facts
- Calories: 750kcal
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Protein: 45g
- Fat: 55g
- Saturated Fat: 30g
- Cholesterol: 215mg
- Sodium: 800mg
- Potassium: 600mg
- Fiber: 3g
- Sugar: 7g
- Vitamin A: 300IU
- Vitamin C: 5mg
- Calcium: 50mg
- Iron: 3mg