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Pressure Cooker Coconut Yellow Chicken Curry

Fragrant Thai yellow curry with tender chicken thighs, potatoes, and creamy coconut milk, made fast in the pressure cooker.

40 minEasyServes 4490 cal/serving

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Ingredients

  • 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into 2-in pieces
  • 3 tbsp Thai yellow curry paste (store-bought)
  • 13.5 oz full-fat coconut milk (canned)
  • 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 lb Yukon Gold potatoes, diced
  • 1 medium yellow onion, sliced
  • 4 cloves garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
  • 2 tsp fish sauce (or soy sauce)
  • 2 tsp brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
  • 2 tsp neutral oil (such as vegetable)
  • 1/2 cup fresh Thai basil or Italian basil leaves

Instructions

  1. 1

    Set the pressure cooker to Saute mode. Add 2 tsp neutral oil (such as vegetable) and cook 1 medium sliced yellow onion for 3 minutes. Add 4 cloves minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp grated fresh ginger, and 3 tbsp Thai yellow curry paste (store-bought) and stir-fry for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

  2. 2

    Pour in 13.5 oz full-fat coconut milk (canned) and 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth, scraping any browned bits from the bottom of the pot. Add 2 lbs cut into 2-in pieces boneless skinless chicken thighs and 1 lb diced Yukon Gold potatoes. Stir in 2 tsp fish sauce (or soy sauce) and 2 tsp brown sugar.

  3. 3

    Cancel Saute mode, seal the lid, and cook on High Pressure for 8 minutes.

  4. 4

    Quick-release the pressure. Open the lid and check that chicken has reached an internal temperature of 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

  5. 5

    Stir in 1 tbsp fresh lime juice and adjust seasoning with additional fish sauce or sugar as needed. Tear in 1/2 cup fresh Thai basil or Italian basil leaves leaves.

  6. 6

    Serve over steamed jasmine rice.

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