Instant Pot Chicken with Sweet Potato, Kale, and Creamy Coconut Lime Rice

Name: Instant Pot Chicken with Sweet Potato, Kale, and Creamy Coconut Lime Rice
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 22 min
Total time: 42 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Fusión contemporánea
Ingredients: 1.3 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs; 1 cup jasmine rice; 10.5 oz sweet potato; 4 cups kale; 1 cup yellow onion; 4 cloves garlic; 1 tbsp fresh ginger; 1 cup coconut milk; 1 1/2 cups chicken broth; 1 tbsp olive oil; 2 tbsp lime juice; 2 tsp lime zest; 1 tsp ground cumin; 1/2 tsp ground turmeric; 1/2 tsp sweet paprika; 1 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper; 1/4 cup fresh cilantro

An original Instant Pot dish featuring browned chicken thighs, tender sweet potato, kale, and creamy rice cooked with coconut milk, ginger, and lime. Comforting, aromatic, and ideal for a complete weeknight meal.

20 minPrep

22 minCook

42 minTotal

4Servings

Gluten-FreeDairy-FreeHigh Protein

Ingredients

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600 g boneless skinless chicken thighs (cut en trozos large)
200 g jasmine rice (enjuagado)
300 g sweet potato (pelado and diced of 2 cm)
120 g kale (without stalks duros and troceado)
120 g yellow onion (chopped fina)
12 g garlic (chopped)
15 g fresh ginger (grated)
240 ml coconut milk (whole, without sugar)
360 ml chicken broth (low sodium)
15 ml olive oil (for saltear)
30 ml lime juice (freshly squeezed)
4 g lime zest (solo the parte verde)
3 g ground cumin
2 g ground turmeric
2 g sweet paprika
6 g salt (or to taste)
1 g black pepper (freshly ground)
15 g fresh cilantro (chopped, for terminar)

Nutrition facts

per serving

538 kcal

Calories

31 g

Protein

43 g

Carbs

26 g

Fat

4 g

Fiber

39 g

Net carbs

Approximate nutritional information. Estimated from the recipe’s ingredients and amounts, using standard reference nutrition values. It may vary with brands, sizes and cooking method. For guidance only; not a substitute for medical or dietary advice.

Allergens

No declared allergens

Instructions

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1. Season the chicken with half of the salt, the black pepper, cumin, turmeric, and sweet paprika.
2
2. Turn the Instant Pot to Sauté on high. Once hot, add the olive oil and brown the chicken for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring to sear several sides. Remove and set aside.
3
3. In the same pot, add the onion and cook for 2 minutes. Stir in the garlic and ginger and cook 30 seconds more, stirring, until fragrant.
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4. Add the rinsed jasmine rice and stir for 30 seconds to coat it with the aromatics. Add the sweet potato, coconut milk, chicken broth, and remaining salt. Scrape the bottom well to release any browned bits.
5
5. Return the chicken to the pot and scatter the kale on top without stirring too much so the rice stays evenly submerged.
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6. Lock the lid and cook on high pressure for 8 minutes. Let the pressure release naturally for 10 minutes, then carefully finish with a quick release.
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7. Open the pot, add the lime juice, lime zest, and fresh cilantro. Gently stir to combine the wilted kale and loosen the creamy rice.
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8. Taste and adjust salt if needed. Serve hot. If you want to keep it warm, use the Warm/Keep Warm setting; avoid exceeding 74 °C / 165 °F during reheating so the chicken stays juicy.

Chef tips

For an even creamier finish, let it rest uncovered for 2 minutes before serving. If you like brighter citrus flavor, add a little extra lime zest right at the end.

Substitutions

You can swap the kale for spinach added after cooking, and the jasmine rice for basmati rice, though the texture will be slightly less creamy. Cilantro can be replaced with fresh parsley.

What I used to make it

Generic kitchen tools that work for this recipe. You don’t need to buy anything to make it.

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TempPro TP19H Digital Thermometer
Checking doneness of meat and chicken
- Checks doneness of meat and chicken
- Quick reading
- Clean the probe after each use
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T-fal Ultimate Hard Anodized 12" Non-Stick Pan
Eggs, omelets and stir-fries
- Eggs and omelets that don’t stick
- Comfortable, sturdy handle
- Use wooden or silicone utensils
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Victorinox Fibrox Pro 8" Chef’s Knife
Chopping, slicing and cutting strips
- The knife I use most when cooking
- Chops, slices and cuts into strips
- Keep it sharp and hand-dry it
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