IP Pineapple Chicken Curry

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For Whole30, I had to make a few adjustments to the recipe to accommodate our diet.  But, it was worth it.  I love curry and everyone here loved this!  You'll want to check out her original post for recommendations on curry paste and cream.

IP Pineapple Chicken Curry

Tried, Tested and True

• 1-4 oz Maesri Red Curry Paste (found on amazon)
• 1 tbsp Fresh Garlic minced
• 1 tbsp Fresh Ginger grated
• 1/2 medium Onion sliced
• 2 tbsp Oil Coconut, vegetable, or canola
• 1 large Chicken Breast thinly sliced about the grain
• 1 large Red Bell Pepper chopped
• 1/2 cup Sliced Bamboo Shoots (optional- I couldn't find these)
• 1 cup Carrots thinly sliced
• 1 20 oz can Pineapple Chunks or Tidbits in Heavy Syrup NOT DRAINED or use fresh-cut pineapple and 100% pineapple juice
• 2 13.5 oz cans Coconut Milk Shaken (Trader Joe's)
• 1/2 cup Cream of Coconut or Coconut Cream (Trader Joe's)
• 1/2 cup Whole Cashews
• 1/4 cup Cornstarch or Arrowroot
• 3 tbsp Cold Water
• Preheat the Instant Pot to High Saute. When it reads HOT, fry the curry paste, garlic, ginger, and onions in oil until fragrant and onions are tender. Use 1/4-1/2 the can for less spice and the whole can for a medium spiciness level. I use the whole can.
• Add chicken and saute until coated and no longer pink. Add in the rest of the vegetables, pineapples and juice, coconut milk, cashews, and stir to combine.
• Turn OFF saute mode. Lock the lid, turn the knob to SEALING, and cook on manual high pressure for 10 minutes. Allow a 5 minute natural pressure release, or if in a hurry, carefully perform a quick release in short bursts.
• Open the lid, stir, and taste. Turn on High Saute again.
• Add 1/4 cup Cream of Coconut, then taste again. If you’d like it sweeter, add the remaining 1/4 cup. I used 1/2 cup with the entire can of curry paste and enjoyed it like that. 
• Mix together cornstarch and cold water to make a slurry. While stirring, add in the slurry to the simmering curry to thicken. Add an additional tablespoon of cornstarch slurry at a time to make it as thick as you like. Turn off heat and serve immediately over rice or cauliflower rice.