IP Butter Chicken

12 steps

Prep:15minCook:15min

Updated at: Wed, 16 Aug 2023 16:50:27 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Unbalanced

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

Moderate

Nutrition per serving

Calories779.3 kcal (39%)

Total Fat58.5 g (84%)

Carbs26.8 g (10%)

Sugars8 g (9%)

Protein40.4 g (81%)

Sodium777.2 mg (39%)

Fiber4.2 g (15%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

4 servings

½ cupsalted butter

2 poundschicken breasts

or thighs, diced into chunks

1Spanish onion

large, minced, I used a mini food processor and pulsed a few times to achieve but you can just dice it if you wish

1 Tbspcrushed garlic

1 cupchicken broth

I used 1 tsp Chicken Better Than Bouillon + 1 cup of water

400 mLcan of coconut milk

170mltomato paste

can

2 tspgaram masala

you can get this spice at most markets that have an international aisle

2 tspcurry powder

1 tspground cumin

1 tspground ginger

½ teaspooncayenne pepper

this ingredient will determine the dish’s spice level - you can leave it if you don’t want it spicy OR add more if you want it super spicy

2 Tbspcorn starch

2 Tbspwater

Instructions

Step 1

On the Instant Pot, hit “Sauté” and “Adjust” so it’s on “Normal” and wait until it reads “Hot”

Step 2

Place the stick of butter into the pot and let it melt until it becomes foamy/bubbly

Step 3

Add in onions and garlic and cook until translucency occurs, stirring often – about 5 minutes

Step 4

Add the chicken broth, can of tomato paste and can of coconut milk, in that order. Mix thoroughly so that the tomato paste and coconut milk is totally blended in

Step 5

Add the Curry Powder, Ground Cumin, Ginger, Cayenne Pepper, Garam Masala, and salt to taste

Pressure CookerManual

Step 6

Add the chunks of chicken to the pot and cover with sauce. Give it a good final stir

Step 7

Secure lid. Press “Manual” or “Pressure Cook” High Pressure for 15 minutes

Step 8

Once finished let sit in pot for 10 minutes with a natural release. Quick release for the remainder of the time. Begin the rice on the stove according to its instructions

Step 9

Turn pot back on to “Sauté” and “Adjust” to “More” and bring to a bubble

Step 10

Mix the cornstarch and water together and then add to the pot and stir very well. Let pot boil until sauce is thickened – about 2 minutes

Step 11

Press “Keep Warm” and let it stay that way for about 10 minutes so the sauce thickens a little and the flavors come together even more! (It does this when it cools a little)

Step 12

Serve over a bed rice. Garnish with fresh cut cilantro if desired