Instant Pot Coconut Curry Chicken

1. Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot) and select Sauté function. Add coconut oil; when hot, add onion and cook for 1 minute. Add 2 tablespoons curry powder and garlic. Mix well and cook for 2 minutes. Turn off Sauté function. Stir in diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, chicken broth, and sugar.

2. Poke holes into each chicken breast using a fork. Sprinkle with salt, pepper, and remaining curry powder. Add seasoned chicken to the pot. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 10 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.

3. Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions for 10 minutes. Release remaining pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.

4. Remove chicken; use 2 forks to shred the meat and return it to the pot. Turn on Sauté function; cook and stir until liquid is lightly boiling, 2 to 3 minutes.

5. Turn the pressure cooker to the Keep Warm setting. Add coconut milk and stir well; cook for 10 minutes more to allow flavors to come together.

Tips

Customize the taste by using more or less curry powder and sugar.

Editor's Note:

The magazine version of this recipe omits the chicken broth, uses only 1 tablespoon sugar, and adds 1/8 teaspoon cayenne.