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Instant Pot Chicken Tikka Masala

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This Instant Pot chicken tikka masala delivers rich, restaurant-quality flavor in a fraction of the time. Perfect for a satisfying weeknight dinner.
Instant Pot Chicken Tikka Masala
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Indian
Servings 6 servings
Calories 296 kcal
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Equipment

  • Instant Pot

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lb Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 14 oz Canned Crushed Tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup Heavy Cream
  • 1 medium Yellow Onion, finely diced
  • 4 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp Fresh Ginger, grated
  • 2 tbsp Garam Masala
  • 1 tsp Turmeric
  • 1 tsp Cumin
  • 1 tsp Paprika
  • 1/2 tsp Cayenne Pepper
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 2 tbsp Unsalted Butter
  • 2 tbsp Plain Yogurt
  • Fresh Cilantro, chopped
  • Cooked Basmati Rice, for serving

Instructions
 

  • Set the Instant Pot to saute mode and melt the butter. Add the diced onion and cook for 4 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened and lightly golden.
  • Add the garlic and ginger. Stir for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add the garam masala, turmeric, cumin, paprika, cayenne pepper, and salt. Stir constantly for about 1 minute to toast the spices and coat the onions.
  • Add the chicken pieces to the pot and stir to coat them in the spice mixture. Pour in the crushed tomatoes and stir everything together. Press cancel.
  • Lock the lid, set the valve to sealing, and cook on high pressure for 8 minutes. When the cook time is done, let the pressure release naturally for 5 minutes, then carefully turn the valve to venting.
  • Open the lid and set the pot to saute mode. Stir in the heavy cream and yogurt until fully incorporated. Let the sauce simmer for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens slightly and the flavors meld together.
  • Taste and adjust salt and spices as needed. Serve the tikka masala over basmati rice and garnish generously with fresh chopped cilantro.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 296kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 37gFat: 12g
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