Best 6 Instant Pot Jamaican Chicken Curry Recipes

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Embark on a culinary journey to the Caribbean with this tantalizing Jamaican chicken curry recipe, crafted in the convenience of your Instant Pot. This delectable dish bursts with bold flavors, combining the warmth of aromatic spices, the richness of coconut milk, and the succulent tenderness of chicken.

The article offers a step-by-step guide to creating this Jamaican delight, ensuring a hassle-free cooking experience. You'll discover how to effortlessly prepare a flavorful blend of spices, sauté succulent chicken pieces to golden perfection, and infuse the dish with a symphony of aromatic ingredients.

But that's not all! The article also features a bonus vegetarian curry recipe, catering to those with dietary preferences or seeking a meatless alternative. This vibrant dish showcases a medley of fresh vegetables, simmered in a fragrant curry sauce teeming with exotic spices and coconut milk.

Additionally, the article includes a recipe for authentic Jamaican rice and peas, a classic side dish that perfectly complements the chicken curry. Learn how to cook fluffy rice and tender pigeon peas in a flavorful broth infused with aromatic spices and herbs.

Whether you're a seasoned cook or a novice in the kitchen, this comprehensive article equips you with the knowledge and techniques to prepare an unforgettable Jamaican feast in the comfort of your own home. Indulge your senses in the vibrant flavors of the Caribbean, and create a culinary experience that will transport you to the heart of Jamaica.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

JAMAICAN CURRY CHICKEN AND COCONUT RICE (INSTANT POT)



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Tender, shredded chicken seasoned with curry and all spice, and served over coconut rice. Easy to make and full of amazing flavors.

Provided by SugarSpicesLife

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 17

1.5 pounds chicken breast
1 tbsp olive oil
1 large onion (chopped)
1 green pepper (chopped)
1 tbsp curry powder
2 teaspoons cumin
1/4 teaspoon ground thyme
3 cloves garlic
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 cup lime juice
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon all spice
3/4 cup chicken broth
1 1/2 cups rice
1 1/2 cups water
1, 13.6 ounce can coconut milk
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in Instant Pot on saute mode. Add onion and green pepper. Saute until softened, about 5 minutes. Remove from pot and set aside. Turn off heat.
  • Add curry powder and cumin to pot. Stir for about 30 seconds (pot will still be hot and spices will become fragrant). Then, stir in thyme, garlic, salt, lime juice, chili powder, all spice, and chicken broth.
  • Add chicken to pot. If you don't mind the vegetables being very soft, you can stir them in at this point as well. However, if you don't want them too soft, wait and stir them in after the chicken is cooked. Cover and cook on high for 11 minutes. Let natural release for 10 minutes.
  • Remove chicken and shred with two forks. Return to pot and stir peppers and onions if you haven't already done so.
  • In a medium sized pot, bring water, coconut milk and salt to a boil. Once boiling in stir in rice, cover, and reduce to simmer. Let simmer for 15 minutes, or until liquid is absorbed.
  • Serve chicken over rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 502 kcal, Carbohydrate 46 g, Protein 29 g, Fat 22 g, SaturatedFat 15 g, Cholesterol 72 mg, Sodium 842 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 3 g, ServingSize 1 serving

JAMAICAN CHICKEN CURRY



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Use your Instant Pot or pressure cooker to make this amazing recipe for Jamaican Chicken Curry. Spicy, authentic, and finished in just 20 minutes!

Provided by URVASHI PITRE

Categories     Main Courses

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons Oil
1 tablespoon Minced Ginger
1 tablespoon Minced Garlic
1 cup onions, chopped
1.5 tablespoons Jamaican Curry Powder
1 Scotch Bonnet Pepper (sliced)
3 sprigs Fresh Thyme (or 1/2 teaspoon Dried Thyme)
1 teaspoon Kosher Salt
1/2 teaspoon Ground Allspice
1 pound Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs (cut into 3 pieces each)
1 Potatoes (large, cut into 1-inch chunks (omit for keto/low carb))
1 cup Water

Steps:

  • Heat the Instant Pot on Sauté and once it is hot, add the oil. When the oil is hot, add ginger and garlic, and stir for 20 seconds.
  • Add chopped onion and mix well (about 1-2 minutes).
  • Add the Jamaican curry powder, the sliced scotch bonnet pepper, thyme, salt and allspice and mix well.
  • At this point, if you have any browning or sticking that has occurred, use 1/4-1/3 cup of water to deglaze, scraping well, and allowing the water to evaporate.
  • Add chicken, potato, and 1 cup of water and set your Instant Pot to cook on high pressure for 6 minutes. If you are NOT using potatoes, reduce water to 1/2 cup.
  • Allow the pot to sit undisturbed for 10 minutes and then release all remaining pressure. Stir and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 364 kcal, Carbohydrate 12 g, Protein 20 g, Fat 26 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 2 g, Cholesterol 111 mg, Sodium 680 mg, ServingSize 1 serving

INSTANT POT® JAMAICAN CHICKEN CURRY



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If you can't go to Jamaica, why not bring Jamaica to you with this lively chicken dish! Jamaican curry usually contains allspice, so look for a blend that has it, or make your own. Even with potatoes in the dish, steamed basmati rice is a great add-on, but feel free to leave it out, or use cauli rice to cut back on the carbs.

Provided by Bibi

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Caribbean

Time 50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tablespoons ghee
1 medium onion, chopped
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
2 tablespoons Jamaican curry powder
1 fresh jalapeno pepper, seeded and sliced
¼ teaspoon ground thyme
1 pinch salt and ground black pepper to taste
2 cups chicken broth
1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 3 pieces each
2 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
1 pound baby carrots
3 cups steamed basmati rice

Steps:

  • Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function. Heat ghee. Add onion and cook until starting to turn clear, 2 to 3 minutes. Add garlic and ginger and cook, stirring, until garlic is fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in Jamaican curry powder, jalapeno, thyme, salt, and pepper until well combined.
  • Pour in 1/4 cup of chicken broth, scraping off the browned bits from the bottom of the inner pot. Add chicken pieces, potatoes, and carrots; stir until well coated with the spices and seasonings. Pour in remaining chicken broth. Close and lock the lid.
  • Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 6 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
  • Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions for 10 minutes. Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Serve over steamed rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 329.8 calories, Carbohydrate 22.7 g, Cholesterol 83.6 mg, Fat 16.7 g, Fiber 4.9 g, Protein 22 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Sodium 542.4 mg, Sugar 5.5 g

INSTANT POT® COCONUT CURRY CHICKEN



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This is a rich, creamy coconut curry dish that comes together quickly in an Instant Pot®. Customize the taste by using more or less curry powder and sugar. Delicious over jasmine or basmati rice! Garnish with chopped chives, if desired.

Provided by Helene Choi

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 1h5m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon coconut oil
1 medium onion, chopped
3 tablespoons curry powder, or to taste, divided
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
½ cup chicken broth
2 tablespoons white sugar
2 pounds chicken breasts
salt to taste
ground black pepper to taste
1 (14 ounce) can coconut milk

Steps:

  • Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute 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 Saute function. Stir in diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, chicken broth, and sugar.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Remove chicken; use 2 forks to shred the meat and return it to the pot. Turn on Saute function; cook and stir until liquid is lightly boiling, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Turn pressure cooker to Keep Warm. Add coconut milk and stir well; cook for 10 minutes more to allow flavors to come together.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 563.3 calories, Carbohydrate 21.5 g, Cholesterol 130 mg, Fat 30.6 g, Fiber 4.9 g, Protein 51.9 g, SaturatedFat 23.1 g, Sodium 766.2 mg, Sugar 12.5 g

JAMAICAN CHICKEN CURRY



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Delicious curried chicken with Jamaican flair.

Provided by The Gracious Pantry

Categories     Main Course

Time 1h5m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 batch jamaican curry powder ((see recipe link above - If purchased, use a ¼ cup))
2 cups chopped red onion ((Chop small. Yellow onion can be used if red isn't available.))
2 tbsp. oil
2 cups sliced carrots ((Slice them on the thinner side. Approximately a ¼ inch.))
2 cups diced potatoes ((You can use Russet, gold, or sweet potatoes. Cut into larger chunks, approximately 1 to 1½ inches.))
1½ lbs. boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 tbsp. garlic granules ((or garlic powder))
2 tsp. ground ginger
13.5 oz. can full fat coconut milk ((Use canned with no sugar added, not the stuff from the refrigerator section.))
1 tbsp. lemon juice
3 tbsp. granular sweetener ((Try Sucanat, coconut sugar, or monk fruit.))
rice (or riced cauliflower for serving)

Steps:

  • Press the Sauté button on your Instant Pot. Add the oil, and sauté the onions and carrots until the onions are translucent.
  • Add in everything else to the Instant Pot, stir, secure the lid and close the vent. Press the manual button, and adjust to 25 minutes on high pressure.
  • When the cooking time is up, turn off the Instant Pot and open the steam valve for a quick release. When the steam is completely gone, open the lid.
  • Serve over brown rice or riced cauliflower.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 serving, Calories 339 kcal, Carbohydrate 27 g, Protein 22 g, Fat 17 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 54 mg, Sodium 136 mg, Fiber 5 g, Sugar 8 g, UnsaturatedFat 6 g

PRESSURE-COOKER CHICKEN CURRY



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I came up with this pressure-cooker chicken curry after searching for a flavorful chicken dinner. Making it in a pressure cooker, like an Instant Pot, means it's easy to whip up on weeknights. Plus, leftovers taste great for lunch. -Jess Apfe, Berkeley, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 tablespoons olive oil or ghee, divided
1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs, cubed
1 large onion, chopped
1 teaspoon curry powder
1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 cup chicken broth
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons minced fresh gingerroot
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon cornstarch
Chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Select saute or browning setting on a 6-qt. electric pressure cooker. Adjust for medium heat; add 1 tablespoon oil. When oil is hot, brown chicken. Remove. Add remaining 1 tablespoon oil to pan. Add onion, curry, turmeric and cumin. Cook and stir until onion is tender, 3-5 minutes. Add broth, stirring to loosen browned bits from pan. Stir in tomatoes, tomato paste, ginger, garlic, sugar, chicken and salt. Press cancel. , Lock lid; close pressure-release valve. Adjust to pressure-cook on high for 5 minutes. Let pressure release naturally. Press cancel. Select saute setting and adjust for medium heat. In a small bowl, whisk together cornstarch and 1 tablespoon of water. Add cornstarch mixture to pot and let simmer, uncovered for 5 minutes. , Serve in shallow bowls with rice or naan. Sprinkle with cilantro.

Nutrition Facts :

Tips:

  • For a richer flavor, use coconut cream instead of water.
  • Add a tablespoon of garam masala for a more authentic Jamaican taste.
  • If you like your curry spicy, add a chopped habanero pepper or two.
  • Serve with basmati rice or roti for a complete meal.
  • Garnish with fresh cilantro or chopped scallions for a pop of color and flavor.

Conclusion:

This Instant Pot Jamaican Chicken Curry is a flavorful and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The chicken is tender and juicy, and the curry sauce is rich and creamy. With a few simple ingredients and a little help from your Instant Pot, you can have a delicious and satisfying meal on the table in no time. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy curry recipe, give this one a try. You won't be disappointed!

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