Instant Pot Keto Chicken Curry

Chicken curry can be keto-friendly if a few changes are made. Make sure to watch the carb count on your coconut milk and serving size. Some vegetables (mushrooms, bell peppers, broccoli, sugar snap peas -use sparingly- etc.,) may be added, just take the carb count into consideration. If desired, serve with cauliflower rice.

Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
25 mins
Additional Time:
5 mins
Total Time:
40 mins
Servings:
4
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

  • 3 tablespoons ghee (clarified butter)

  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste

  • 1 tablespoon red curry paste

  • 2 (5 ounce) boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces

  • ½ cup chopped onion

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

  • ½ cup coconut milk

  • cup heavy whipping cream

  • 1 teaspoon yellow curry powder

  • ½ teaspoon garam masala

  • ½ teaspoon ground turmeric

  • 1 pinch stevia-erythritol sweetener (such as Truvia®)

Directions

  1. Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot) and select Saute function. Allow pot to heat up, then add ghee, tomato paste, and curry paste. Cook and stir until paste starts to sizzle, about 3 minutes. Stir in chicken, onion, and garlic and saute for 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in coconut milk and cream until combined. Cancel Saute function.

  2. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 7 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.

  3. Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Stir in curry powder, garam masala, turmeric, and sweetener.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

306 Calories
27g Fat
6g Carbs
18g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 306
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 27g 34%
Saturated Fat 17g 83%
Cholesterol 92mg 31%
Sodium 153mg 7%
Total Carbohydrate 6g 2%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 18g 35%
Vitamin C 4mg 4%
Calcium 39mg 3%
Iron 2mg 11%
Potassium 292mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.