Turn your pressure cooker onto the sauté setting. Add oil and add your diced chicken breasts. Add salt and pepper to your chicken breasts to lightly seasoned them.

Continue to stir your chicken and saute thoroughly. If you find that your chicken pieces are sticking more than your liking, you can add another tablespoon of oil.

Once your chicken meat has completely cooked, poke holes in the chicken to see if it has cooked all the way through, then remove it from the pot and set aside. 

Next, add your onion. continue to stir frequently to prevent the onions from sticking. Sauté for about 2 to 3 minutes until they are caramelized.

Once your onions are done cooking, add the chicken broth, curry powder, soy sauce, garlic, ginger, cayenne, and tomato paste.

Stir in (Optional extras: - diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, black pepper)

There may be some food stuck to the inner pot. Using a wooden spoon or spatula, scrape the bottom of the Instant Pot to make sure all particles are removed. This prevents your food from burning, as well as will save you from getting the “burn” message.

Add your cooked chicken breast to the chicken broth and spices. Mix the ingredients well. Add In your diced potatoes and sliced carrots. Stir well.