Instant Pot Country Captain Chicken
Country captain chicken is a Southern dish with the Indian flavors of curry, raisins, and spices. The Instant Pot makes it quick and easy!
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 ribs celery, diced
- 1 medium green bell pepper, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 pounds boneless chicken thighs
- ½ cup low sodium chicken broth
- 1 ½ tbsp curry powder, or to taste
- ¼ cup raisins
- 2 (14.5-ounce) cans diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 cinnamon stick
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- toasted slivered or sliced almonds (optional), for garnish
- chopped cilantro (optional), for garnish
- Hot cooked rice (optional), for serving
Recommended Equipment
Instructions
- Sauté the Aromatics: Select the sauté button on the Instant Pot. Add the oil and butter. When the fat is hot and sizzling, add the chopped onion and celery. Cook, stirring, for about 3 minutes. Add the bell pepper and garlic, and cook for 1 more minute.1 tbsp vegetable oil | 1 tbsp butter | 1 medium onion | 2 ribs celery | 1 medium green bell pepper | 3 cloves garlic
- Add Ingredients: Add the chicken broth to the vegetables and stir, scraping up any browned bits stuck on the bottom of the pot. Arrange the chicken thighs on the vegetables; sprinkle with the curry powder and raisins, and then top with the tomatoes and their juice. Do not stir. Add the cinnamon stick to the pot and cancel the sauté function.2 pounds boneless chicken thighs | 1/2 cup low sodium chicken broth | 1 1/2 tbsp curry powder | 1/4 cup raisins | 2 (14.5-ounce) cans diced tomatoes | 1 cinnamon stick
- Pressure Cook: Secure the lid and make sure the steam release valve is in the sealing position. Select 'Pressure Cook' or 'Manual', set the pressure to high, and set the timer for 6 minutes. When the time is up, let the pressure come down naturally for 5 minutes, then perform a quick release.
- Finish the Dish and Serve: Taste and add salt and pepper, as needed. Remove the cinnamon stick and garnish with toasted sliced or slivered almonds and cilantro, if using. Serve with hot cooked rice, if desired.Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper | toasted slivered or sliced almonds (optional) | chopped cilantro (optional)
Nutrition
Calories: 366kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 21gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 119mgSodium: 176mgPotassium: 432mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 298IUVitamin C: 19mgCalcium: 39mgIron: 2mg
Disclaimer:
Our nutritional information is based on a third-party application that analyzes the ingredients list to determine the values. The information is meant to be helpful, but should be considered an estimate. Values may differ depending on measurements, brands, serving variations, and database availability.
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