Instant Pot Curry Chicken And Rice Recipe
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Description
This Instant Pot Curry Chicken and Rice recipe is a quick and easy meal that is perfect for a busy weeknight. The combination of tender chicken and flavorful curry spices is sure to be a hit with your family.Prep Time
The prep time for this recipe is about 10 minutes.Cook Time
The cook time for this recipe is 20 minutes.Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon curry powder
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup basmati rice, rinsed and drained
- 1 3/4 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 cup frozen peas
- 1/2 cup canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- Lemon wedges, for serving
Equipment
- Instant Pot
- Cutting board
- Knife
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Wooden spoon
Method
- Set the Instant Pot to sauté mode and add the olive oil.
- Add the chicken and cook until browned, about 5 minutes.
- Add the onion and garlic and cook until softened, about 3 minutes.
- Add the curry powder, turmeric, cumin, coriander, salt, and black pepper and cook for 1 minute.
- Add the rice and chicken broth and stir to combine.
- Close the Instant Pot lid and set the valve to sealing.
- Set the Instant Pot to manual mode and cook on high pressure for 5 minutes.
- Do a quick release to release the pressure.
- Add the peas and chickpeas and stir to combine.
- Garnish with cilantro and serve with lemon wedges.
Notes
- You can use any type of rice in this recipe, but adjust the cooking time and liquid accordingly.
- If you don't have fresh cilantro, you can use chopped parsley or green onions instead.
- If you prefer a spicier curry, add some red pepper flakes or cayenne pepper to the spice mix.
Nutrition Info
Serving size: 1/4 of recipe
Calories: 433
Fat: 8g
Saturated Fat: 1g
Carbohydrates: 59g
Fiber: 5g
Sugar: 4g
Protein: 31g
Recipe Tips
- Make sure to rinse and drain the rice before adding it to the Instant Pot to remove excess starch.
- If you are using frozen chicken, increase the cooking time to 7 minutes.
- If you want to make this recipe vegetarian, omit the chicken and use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth.
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