Instant Pot Curry Chicken
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This vibrant Instant Pot Curry Chicken delivers restaurant-quality Thai flavors in minutes! Tender chicken strips bathe in aromatic red curry and coconut milk, while colorful bell peppers add a satisfying crunch. Perfect for busy weeknights when you crave something exotic but don't have hours to spend in the kitchen. The pressure cooker does all the work, melding spices and proteins into a silky, fragrant dish that pairs perfectly with rice or noodles. Customize the spice level to suit your taste!
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Ingredients
1 tablespoon cooking oil
2 tablespoons red curry paste, or more to taste
1 ½ pounds thin chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch strips
1 (14 ounce) can unsweetened light coconut milk
1 tablespoon fish sauce, or more to taste
1 tablespoon palm sugar
1 cup sliced yellow onion
1 cup sliced red bell pepper
1 cup sliced yellow bell pepper
1 cup sliced orange bell pepper

Directions
Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot) and select Sauté function.
Add oil and red curry paste to the hot pot; sauté 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.
If you prefer a thicker curry, add only half a can of coconut milk.
If you are using thicker chicken breasts, increase cook time to 4 minutes.
Add more red curry paste for a spicier curry.
Servings
Serves 4-6 people
Nutrition Facts
Nutrition Per Serving (based on 4 servings) - Calories: 310; Total Fat: 17g (Saturated Fat: 7g); Cholesterol: 85mg; Sodium: 570mg; Total Carbohydrates: 13g (Dietary Fiber: 3g, Sugars: 7g); Protein: 29g
*Nutrition information is provided as a general estimate only. Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients, and is based on available nutrient data. Variations may occur based on ingredient brands and preparation methods.
🧑‍🍳 The Cook:  Dave Ferguson 🔑 Keywords: chicken, curry, instant pot, thai
🗂️ Categories: 🥡 Asian Food, 🫕 Instant Pot, 🍗 Chicken & Other Poultry, 😎 Uncle Dave's
📚 Cookbooks: Uncle Dave's Cookbook, The TFR Cookbook
Instant Pot Curry Chicken was added on April 09, 2025 and last updated on April 09, 2025.
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