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Curry Chicken Drumsticks (Instant Pot)

These Instant Pot curried chicken drumsticks are fall-apart tender and filled with flavor - a delicious take on this classic cut!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Thai
Servings: 4 Servings
Author: Cassy Joy Garcia

Ingredients

  • 1 cup white rice
  • 1 tablespoon ghee
  • 1 red onion cut into thin slivers
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 3 cloves garlic minced or grated
  • 1 inch piece of ginger peeled and grated
  • 4 ounces green curry paste (use less if you prefer less-spicy foods)
  • ½ cup chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 2 pounds chicken legs
  • 1, 13.5 ounce can coconut milk
  • 2 tablespoons tamari or soy sauce
  • ½ teaspoon fish sauce
  • ¼ cup fresh lime juice about 2 limes
  • 1 red bell pepper sliced into thin strips
  • 1 cup julienned carrots
  • Fresh mint for garnish
  • Fresh cilantro for garnish
  • Fresh basil for garnish
  • Crushed peanuts for garnish

Instructions

  • Cook the rice according to package instructions.
  • Set your Instant Pot to sauté mode and add the ghee.
  • Once melted, add the onions along with the sea salt.
  • Add the garlic and ginger to the pot with the onions, and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Add the curry paste to the onion and garlic mixture and stir to combine, then add the chicken broth and stir to combine. Then place the chicken legs in the pot.
  • Seal the Instant Pot lid and set to cook for 10 minutes on high pressure.
  • After 10 minutes are up, release the pressure on the pot, then stir in the coconut milk, tamari, fish sauce, sesame oil, and lime juice.
  • Add the carrots and bell pepper to the pot, then let sit for about 5 minutes to let the vegetables soften.
  • Serve the chicken over white rice, garnished with crushed peanuts, mint, basil, and cilantro.
  • Enjoy!

Notes

To make the dish less spicy, decrease the amount of green curry paste.

Nutrition

Calories: 826kcal | Carbohydrates: 56g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 55g | Saturated Fat: 31g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 130mg | Sodium: 1404mg | Potassium: 852mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 10870IU | Vitamin C: 53mg | Calcium: 110mg | Iron: 4mg