Instant Pot Chicken Tikka Masala

Name: Instant Pot Chicken Tikka Masala
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 57 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian,British
Ingredients: 1 1/2 pounds chicken breast, cut into 1-inch chunks; 1 cup plain yogurt; 2 tablespoons garam masala, divided; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger; 2 tablespoons ghee, or unsalted butter; 1/2 cup coarsely chopped onion; 5 cloves garlic, minced; 1/3 cup chicken stock, or water; 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes with juice; 1 (8-ounce) can tomato sauce; 1 teaspoon smoked paprika; 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander; 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric; 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste; 1 dash cayenne, or to taste; 1 cup heavy cream, or coconut cream; 1/4 cup chopped cilantro, optional

An Instant Pot chicken tikka masala provides a comforting meal ready in under an hour.

⭐ 4 (32 reviews) Prep: 15 minCook: 12 minTotal: 57 minYields: 4 servings

Category Tags:

Entree Dinner

Cuisine Tags:

Indian British

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Instructions

Marinate chicken with yogurt, 1 tablespoon garam masala, lemon juice, ginger, and black pepper for 30-60 minutes.
Using the Instant Pot's low sauté function, melt ghee or unsalted butter. Sauté onion for 2 minutes, then add garlic and cook for 2 minutes, stirring.
Stir in chicken stock for 1 minute, scraping the pot bottom to loosen browned bits.
Add tomatoes with their juice, tomato sauce, the remaining 1 tablespoon garam masala, smoked paprika, coriander, turmeric, kosher salt, and cayenne pepper. Add the marinated chicken.
Secure the lid, set the steam release valve to sealing, and pressure cook on high for 10 minutes.
Perform a quick pressure release, then stir heavy cream or coconut cream into the sauce.
Serve with naan bread, basmati rice, and fresh chopped cilantro.

Nutritional Info (per serving)

Calories: 714 kcal

Carbohydrate: 59 g

Cholesterol: 165 mg

Fiber: 6 g

Protein: 60 g

Saturated Fat: 18 g

Sodium: 878 mg

Sugar: 49 g

Fat: 27 g

Unsaturated Fat: 0 g