Japanese Bone-in Chicken Curry (电压锅日式咖喱鸡)
Try this Easy Instant Pot Japanese Bone-in Chicken Curry if you are in a pinch. It’s quick and easy to prepare and there’s very little cleanup!
- Prep time
- 10 min
- Cook time
- 20 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- Half package of Golden Curry Sauce Mix (6 servings; 3.9 oz; 110g)
- 4 bone-in skin-on chicken thighs2 (about 2-2.5 pound total)
- 2 medium yellow or red potatoes3 (peeled)
- 2 medium carrots (peeled)
- 1 large onion
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- ~2 cups of water
Instructions
- 1
Gather all the ingredients.
- 2
Chop the onion, potatoes, and carrots into large chunks, as depicted.
- 3
Press the “Sauté” button on the Instant Pot and add the 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil.
- 4
When the pot is hot or when the display window shows “Hot,” add the bone-in chicken thighs in one layer and sauté each side for 2-3 minutes. Afterwards, the skin should be golden, but not browned. Transfer the chicken thighs into a plate. (Do not worry about the brown pieces, aka fond, that stick to the bottom of the pot after sautéing the chicken thighs. That will dissolve and add wonderful flavor into the curry sauce later)
- 5
While the Instant Pot is still in the “Sauté” mode, add the chopped onion pieces. Then add back the chicken thighs on top of the onions in one layer pour in the 2 cups of water (the water should be enough to cover most of the chicken thighs).
- 6
Add the chopped carrots, and potatoes on top of chicken thighs. .Break the curry mix and add it on top of potatoes. (Do Not Stir)Press the “Cancel” button to stop the sautéing process
- 7
Close and lock the lid. Make sure the steam valve points towards “sealing”, and not “venting.” Press the “Poultry” button. The cooking time window should display 15 minutes.
- 8
When the Instant Pot is done cooking, it will switch to “Keep Warm” mode automatically. You can either use a utensil to manually switch the valve to the “Venting” position to let out the steam. (WARNING: Never use your hand to turn the valve as the steam will be hot. ALWAYS follow all safety instructions that come with your particular Instant Pot.) Optionally, if you are not pressed for time, wait 15-20 minutes until the Instant Pot naturally releases pressure. No matter the method, be sure to wait until the little floater next to the valve drops down before opening the lid.
- 9
Gently stir the pot to make sure everything is evenly mixed.
- 10
Scoop some chicken thighs, vegetables, and curry sauce on top of steaming hot rice and enjoy!