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Instant Pot Thai Chicken Curry Recipe

This easy Instant Pot Thai chicken curry recipe is loaded with lean protein and vegetables to make a standard, nutritious dinner at home within 15 minutes of pressure cooking. The chicken is simmered in a spicy, creamy coconut-infused curry sauce to enhance the signature flavors of Thai cuisine.
  • cook TIME 15 mins
  • prep TIME 10 mins
  • total TIME 25 mins
Course: Main CourseCuisine: Thai
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 497 kcal
Author: Tuyet Pham, Luna Regina

Ingredients (26)

  • 12 oz boneless skinless chicken thighs chunked
  • 4 oz carrots cubed
  • 4 oz yellow onion diced
  • 1 tbsp red curry paste
  • 2 tsp curry powder
  • 1/8 tsp cumin powder
  • 1/2 cup coconut milk
  • 1 1/2 cups unsalted chicken broth
  • 0.5 oz galangal
  • 0.25 oz red chili chopped
  • 2 oz green peas
  • 2 tbsp lemongrass chopped
  • 3 tbsp garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp ginger grated
  • 1 1/2 tbsp cornstarch
  • 2 tbsp olive oil divided
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp tamarind concentrate
  • 1 tbsp shallot chopped
  • 1/2 tbsp Thai fish sauce
  • 1/4 tsp salt divided
  • 1/2 tsp ground black pepper divided
  • 1/2 tsp coriander powder
  • 1/8 tsp ground white pepper
  • 1/4 cup coriander chopped
  • 3 cups cooked medium-grain white rice

INSTRUCTIONS

1

On the “Sauté” setting of the Instant Pot, add 1 tbsp olive oil and sear 12 oz boneless, skinless chicken thighs with 1/8 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp ground black pepper for 5 minutes. Remove the chicken to a bowl and set it aside.

2

Add another 1 tbsp olive oil to the pot. Sauté 3 tbsp minced garlic, 4 oz carrots, and 4 oz diced yellow onion until fragrant (about 2 minutes).

3

Continue to add 1 tbsp red curry paste, 1 tbsp shallots, 2 tbsp lemongrass, 1 tbsp grated ginger, 0.5 oz galangal, 1/8 tsp cumin powder, 1/2 tsp coriander powder, and 2 tsp curry powder to the pot. Stir quickly for 30 seconds.

4

Return the seared chicken to the Instant Pot. Toss and stir so the curry sauce is evenly coated.

5

Add 1 1/2 cup unsalted chicken broth. Stir.

6

Close the lid, seal the valve, and cook on the “Meat/Stew” setting for 5 minutes.

7

Release the pressure, then leave the lid open and turn it back to the “Sauté” setting. Add 2 oz green peas, 1 tbsp tamarind concentrate, 1/2 tbsp fish sauce, 1/8 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp ground black pepper, 1 tbsp brown sugar, and 1/8 tsp ground white pepper to the pot. Stir constantly for a minute.

8

In a small bowl, whisk 1 1/2 tbsp cornstarch and 1/2 cup coconut milk. Add this slurry to the pot and stir until well combined. Let it cook for 2 minutes.

9

Turn off the Instant Pot. Portion out the curry onto serving plates. Garnish with 1/4 cup chopped coriander and 0.25 oz chopped red chili. Serve with 3 cups of cooked medium-grain white rice.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 497kcal | Fat 17g | Saturated Fat 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat 2g | Monounsaturated Fat 7g | Cholesterol 80mg | Sodium 570mg | Potassium 583mg | Carbohydrate 62g | Fiber 4g | Sugar 8g | Protein 24g | Vitamin A 5132IU | Vitamin C 12mg | Calcium 64mg | Iron 4mg