Instant Pot Tikka Masala

Name: Instant Pot Tikka Masala
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Cuisine: Asian, Indian
Ingredients: 2 lb. boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1" pieces; 1 tbsp. vegetable oil; 1 tbsp. butter; 1 large onion, diced; 1 tsp. ginger; 5 cloves garlic, crushed and roughly chopped; 1 (6-oz.) can tomato paste; 1 tbsp. garam masala or curry powder; 1 tsp. paprika; 1 tbsp. granulated sugar; 1 tsp. ground cumin; 1/2 tsp. turmeric; Kosher salt; Freshly ground black pepper; 3/4 c. heavy cream; Rice, for serving; Naan, for serving; Yogurt, for serving; Cilantro, for serving

5 steps

Prep:20min

Instant Pot Butter Chicken is a one-pot curry wonder: garam masala and a handful of bright spices make this a savory masterpiece.

Updated at: Wed, 16 Aug 2023 22:00:04 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Unbalanced

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

Moderate

Nutrition per serving

Calories561.1 kcal (28%)

Total Fat32.4 g (46%)

Carbs19.6 g (8%)

Sugars11.1 g (12%)

Protein48.8 g (98%)

Sodium454.2 mg (23%)

Fiber3.8 g (14%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

4 servings

2 lbboneless skinless chicken thighs

cut into 1" pieces

1 Tbspvegetable oil

1 Tbspbutter

1onion

large, diced

1 tspginger

5 clovesgarlic

crushed and roughly chopped

1 x 6 ozcan tomato paste

1 Tbspgaram masala

or curry powder

1 tsppaprika

1 Tbspgranulated sugar

1 tspground cumin

½ tspturmeric

kosher salt

freshly ground black pepper

¾ cheavy cream

For Serving

Instructions

Step 1

Preheat Instant Pot to Sauté setting. Once heated, add oil and butter then add onion and garlic. Let sear until lightly browned, 3 to 4 minutes. Add tomato paste and cook, mixing constantly until it is darkened in color, about 3 minutes.

Step 2

Add 3/4 cup water, chicken, and spices to the pot, and season with salt and pepper. Seal lid and set to Pressure Cook on High for 5 minutes. *If burn warning add 1/2 cup more water

Step 3

Let pressure release naturally for 10 minutes and then release remaining steam. *If the sauce is too watery, remove chicken and saute on high to reduce

Step 4

Stir in heavy cream and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.

Step 5

Serve with rice, naan, yogurt, and cilantro.

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