Chicken Tikka Masala (Stove Top + Instant Pot)

Name: Chicken Tikka Masala (Stove Top + Instant Pot)
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1 ½ pound boneless skinless chicken breasts (tenders or thighs), cut into 1-inch cubes; ½ cup plain yogurt; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 3 cloves garlic, grated or minced; 1 teaspoon EACH: grated ginger (or paste) AND garam masala; ¼ teaspoon ground white pepper; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 ½ teaspoon grated ginger (or paste); 8 cloves garlic, grated or minced; 2 teaspoons dried fenugreek leaves; 1 teaspoon EACH: ground cumin, ground coriander, smoked paprika, AND garam masala (see notes for garam masala); ½ teaspoon ground turmeric; ¼ - ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 (15-ounce) can passata (tomato sauce or puree); ½ cup heavy cream; cooked basmati rice + naan + chopped cilantro, for serving

Instructions

Prep:35minCook:10min

Instant Pot Chicken Tikka Masala is the epitome of good Indian food! It starts with a simple marinade, and you can cook it entirely in the instant pot or on the stovetop! Serve with steamed basmati rice or my personal favorite, garlic naan!

Updated at: Thu, 29 Jan 2026 14:33:52 GMT