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Instant Pot Sweet Chili Coconut Chicken

Published December 13, 2018 by Lauren Vavala

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This Instant Pot Sweet Chili Coconut Chicken is a simple, quick dinner recipe that is perfect served over rice! The sauce is a delicious combination of coconut and sweet chili with a hint of lime in every bite!

A Piece of Sweet Chili Coconut Chicken on a Green Plate

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This Instant Pot Sweet Chili Coconut Chicken is the result of a little experiment. I basically just threw a few ingredients that I love into the Instant Pot and crossed my fingers that something edible would come out. Thankfully, it was! And, it was good!  Good as in: I wanted to drink the sauce right out of the pot!

This recipe is very similar to my Sweet Chili Salmon recipe, but with the addition of coconut milk and it obviously uses chicken instead of salmon.

From start to finish, it takes about 30 minutes to make. I still have yet to perfect cooking rice in with the meal, so I do make that separate as the chicken is cooking. Then, I pretty much drown it in the extra sauce because it’s that good!

How to Make Instant Pot Sweet Chili Coconut Chicken

Prep!

Set your Instant Pot to sauté.

While it’s heating up, zest and juice the limes.

Create!

Sauteed Chicken in the Instant Pot

Once the Instant Pot reads “HOT,” add the oil, then the chicken. Cook each side for 3-4 minutes until just golden. Turn off the Instant Pot and remove the chicken.

Place the rack in the Instant Pot and put the chicken back in as well. I use the rack to prevent the chicken from sticking to the bottom while cooking.

Sweet Chili Coconut Sauce in a Measuring Cup

In a separate bowl, whisk together the lite coconut milk, lime zest, lime juice, and sweet chili sauce.

Sauce Being Poured Over the Chicken in the Instant Pot

Pour over the chicken and place the lid onto the Instant Pot.

Instant Pot Sweet Chili Coconut Chicken Still in the Pot

Set to pressure cook on high for 10 minutes. Do a natural release for 10 minutes, then a quick release before opening.

Present!

Sweet Chili Coconut Chicken on 2 Plates with a Blue Napkin

Serve over rice and garnish with cilantro, if desired.

Enjoy!

Tips and Techniques

  • To do a “natural release” on the Instant Pot, just let it sit after the time is up. It will count up in time on the display screen so you can see when the 10 minutes is up.
  • A “quick release” is when you turn the valve from seal to vent. Be careful to prevent any burns from the steam that may escape when venting.
  • Store any leftover Instant Pot Sweet Chili Coconut Chicken in an air-tight container and use within 3-4 days.

 

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A Piece of Sweet Chili Coconut Chicken on a Green Plate
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Instant Pot Sweet Chili Coconut Chicken

This Instant Pot Sweet Chili Coconut Chicken is a simple, quick dinner recipe that is perfect served over rice! The sauce is an delicious combination of coconut and sweet chili with a hint of lime in every bite!
Course Main Dish
Cuisine Chicken, Gluten Free
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Natural Release 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 298kcal
Author Lauren Vavala

Ingredients

  • 1 Tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 13.66oz can lite coconut milk
  • 2 limes * juiced and zested
  • 1/2 Cup sweet chili sauce

Instructions

  • Set your Instant Pot to saute and add the olive oil.  Once hot add the chicken breasts and cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side, until golden brown. Turn off the Instant Pot.
  • Remove the chicken. Place the rack into the Instant Pot and put the chicken on the rack.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the lite coconut milk, lime zest, lime juice, and sweet chili sauce.  Pour over the chicken and put the lid on the Instant Pot.
  • Set the Instant Pot to pressure cook on high for 10 minutes. Once the chicken is done cooking, do a natural release for 10 minutes, then a quick release.
  • Serve over rice, if desired, and top with extra sauce from the pot.

Notes

Tips and Techniques

  • To do a "natural release" on the Instant Pot, just let it sit after the time is up. It will count up in time on the display screen so you can see when the 10 minutes is up.
  • A "quick release" is when you turn the valve from seal to vent. Be careful to prevent any burns from the steam that may escape when venting.
  • Store any leftover Instant Pot Sweet Chili Coconut Chicken in an air-tight container and use within 3-4 days.
** Nutritional information is an estimate and may vary.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 298kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 72mg | Sodium: 457mg | Potassium: 453mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 50IU | Vitamin C: 11.1mg | Calcium: 17mg | Iron: 0.6mg
This Instant Pot Sweet Chili Coconut Chicken is an easy recipe that is quick to make for dinner. Serve over rice with a side of veggies for a complete meal! The sauce is a delicious combination of coconut and sweet chili with a hint of lime in every bite! | #dlbrecipes #instantpot #chicken #coconutchicken #glutenfree
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Comments

  1. Alexa Cunningham says

    September 5, 2019 at 7:03 am

    Tried this last night and it was delicious. Will make again, however, I’ll shorten the cook time by a minute or so as the chicken was a tiny bit dry. Was wondering if you could add potatoes and green beans? I wanted to try it, but was afraid of them being mushy.

    Reply
    • Lauren says

      September 5, 2019 at 10:02 pm

      Ah yes, the Instant Pot can be a tad tricky with meat since it can vary in size/thickness. I have not tried adding potatoes or anything similar to the meat while pressure cooking. Unfortunately, I can’t say for sure how long to cook with the addition or how the results would be. This is the second question like this in 2 days – definitely going to have to play around with the IP more soon! – Lauren

      Reply
  2. Annissa says

    December 21, 2018 at 6:24 am

    Love that this is an easy recipe! Great flavors looks so creamy and delish!

    Reply
  3. Sonal says

    December 20, 2018 at 10:46 pm

    I love using my instant pot for day to day cooking. This is a great recipe to try in Ip.

    Reply
  4. Kelly Anthony says

    December 20, 2018 at 9:09 pm

    Instant Pot recipes are EVERYTHING! Love this fun take on chicken. We could all use a few more of those recipes up our sleeves. Thanks so much!

    Reply
  5. Emily says

    December 20, 2018 at 7:16 pm

    I know the feeling. I love it when I throw a few things together, cross my fingers, and hope it works out. Sounds like this recipe worked out really well. Can’t wait to try it myself.

    Reply
  6. Tawnie Kroll says

    December 20, 2018 at 7:02 pm

    I love how simple and straight forward this recipe is! I love using my IP!

    Reply

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