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Easy Pressure Cooker Coconut Chicken

Easy Pressure Cooker Coconut Chicken

4.50 from 4 votes
Tender, flavorful chicken cooked in a rich coconut sauce using your pressure cooker. This quick and easy recipe delivers big on taste with minimal effort—perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1.5 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs cut into 1.5-inch pieces
  • 1 can full-fat coconut milk 13.5 oz can, well shaken
  • 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 tbsp curry powder adjust to taste
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 0.5 tsp ground ginger
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch optional, for thickening
  • 1 tbsp water optional, for cornstarch slurry
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
  • fresh cilantro for garnish
  • cooked jasmine rice for serving

Method
 

Steps
  1. Turn on the pressure cooker's sauté function. Add the vegetable oil and heat until shimmering.
  2. Add the chicken pieces and cook for 2–3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned on all sides. Turn off sauté mode.
  3. Pour in the coconut milk, chicken broth, curry powder, garlic powder, ground ginger, soy sauce, and brown sugar. Stir to combine and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot.
  4. Secure the lid and set the pressure cooker to high pressure for 8 minutes. Allow a natural release for 10 minutes, then carefully perform a quick release for any remaining pressure.
  5. Open the lid and stir the chicken. If you prefer a thicker sauce, mix cornstarch with water to create a slurry, then stir into the pot. Use sauté mode to simmer for 2–3 minutes until thickened.
  6. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve hot over jasmine rice, garnished with fresh cilantro.

Notes

For a spicier kick, add 0.5 tsp of cayenne pepper or a diced fresh chili with the spices. Leftovers store well in the refrigerator for up to 4 days and can be reheated gently on the stove or in the microwave.