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Last Updated on August 11, 2021 by Renee’

Paleo, Whole 30, Keto, Gluten Free & Dairy Free

I was surfing Facebook recently & found a video of Coconut Curry Chicken. It looked delicious. So I decided to make a paleo version in the Instant Pot & it turned out amazing.

My husband raved about it all week & wanted to know when I would be making it again. That’s a win-win in my book. Quick, easy, healthy, delicious & husband-approved! My daughter loved it so much that she wanted to take if for lunch too. Anything I can cook in my Instant Pot is a winner in my book!

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 – 2 lbs Organic Chicken Breasts or Thighs (I used Thighs)
• 1 1/2 Tbs. hot yellow curry (can use regular if you don’t want it so spicy)
• 1 tsp.  hot chili powder (can use regular if you don’t want it so spicy)
• 2 tsp sea salt or to taste
• 1 Tbs. minced garlic
• 1 red onion diced
• jalapenos diced (optional) (I didn’t use jalapenos due to using hot chili powder & hot curry)
• 1-2 Tbs. tapioca starch & hot water to make the slurry for thickening.
• 1-2 Tbs. EVOO

Tools Needed:

• Instant Pot (or slow cooker)
• 12 in skillet
• measuring spoons

Directions:

• Add EVOO to pan or Instant Pot. Season chicken with sea salt & brown on med-med high on both sides in a skillet or on the saute setting for Instant Pot.
• Remove Chicken
• Add coconut milk, organic basil, curry powder& chili powder to Instant Pot & stir.
• Add chicken, chopped onions & minced garlic.  (& jalapenos if adding) Stir.
• Put on the lid, & start manual setting for 10-12 min. (I did 15 min. my first time & I would cut back a couple of min. next time.)
• As soon as it is done, you can release the pressure manually.
• Shred chicken with a fork.
• Mix tapioca starch with hot water to form slurry then add to chicken mixture & stir. Start with 1 Tbs. & add more if needed.
• Serve over Cauliflower Rice.

Tips:

• You can also cook in the slow cooker. Just put everything in & set to slow cook on low for 6-8 hours.
• If you don’t want it as hot, use regular chili powder & curry powder.
• Add in Spinach during the last 5 min. for a complete meal. 

Serving Suggestions:

• Cauliflower Rice
• Sauteed Garlic Green Beans

More Recipes you will love:

• Paleo Coconut Chicken Soup
• AIP Paleo Spinach Artichoke Chicken Bake
• Paleo Chicken Adobo
• AIP Paleo Asian Grilled Chicken

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Instant Pot Paleo Basil Coconut Curry Chicken

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Ingredients

• 1 1/2 - 2 lbs Organic Chicken Breasts or Thighs
• 2 cans of full-fat coconut milk
• 1 1/2 tsp. of dried organic basil
• 1 1/2 Tbs. hot yellow curry powder
• 1 tsp. hot chili powder
• 2 tsp sea salt or to taste
• 1 Tbs. minced garlic
• 1 red onion diced
• jalapenos diced (optional) (I didn't use jalapenos due to using hot chili powder & hot curry)
• 1-2 Tbs. tapioca starch & hot water to make for thickening.
• 1-2 Tbs. EVOO

Instructions

1. Add EVOO to pan or Instant Pot.
2. Season Chicken with sea salt & brown on med-med high on both sides or on the saute setting for Instant Pot.
3. Remove Chicken
4. Add coconut milk, organic basil, curry powder& chili powder to Instant Pot & stir.
5. Add chicken, chopped onions & minced garlic. (& jalapenos if adding) Stir.
6. Put on lid & start manual setting for 10-12 min. (I did 15 min. my first time & I would cut back a couple of next time.)
7. As soon as it is done, you can release pressure manually.
8. Shred chicken with a fork.
9. Mix tapioca starch with hot water to form slurry then add to chicken mixture & stir. Start with 1 Tbs. & add more if needed.
10. Serve over Cauliflower Rice.

Notes

Can also cook on the slow cooker setting. Just put everything in & set to slow cook on low for 6-8 hours.
Serve with green beans, salad, or greens of choice.
If you don't want it as hot, use regular chili powder & curry powder.

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