Instant Pot Coconut Tandoori-Inspired Chicken
Tender chicken thighs simmer in coconut milk, honey, and warm spices for a creamy Instant Pot dinner that is ready for rice bowls, wraps, and meal prep.
Prep: 10 minutes minutes
Cook: 20 minutes minutes
Total: 30 minutes minutes
Ingredients
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons garam masala
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 2 teaspoons turmeric
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 14-ounce can coconut milk
- 2 cups rice uncooked, for serving
Instructions
Cook rice according to package directions.
Mix chicken, honey, spices, and coconut milk in a freezer-safe container; refrigerate two days or freeze three months.
Cook thawed chicken at high pressure 12 minutes, or frozen chicken 16 minutes, then naturally release 10 minutes.
Shred chicken in its sauce and serve over rice.
Alternatively slow-cook 4 hours on high or 6 hours on low, then shred.
For stovetop cooking, mix spices, sear chicken in 1 tablespoon oil, add honey and coconut milk, cover, and simmer 45 minutes.
Rest sauce 15 minutes to thicken.
Check large thighs for doneness.