Gourmet Instant Pot Chicken Tikka Masala
A quick and flavorful Instant Pot Chicken Tikka Masala, perfect for a weeknight dinner. This recipe boasts a rich, aromatic sauce and tender chicken, all cooked to perfection in your Instant Pot.
Equipment Needed
- Instant Pot
Ingredients
- 2.00 poundsBoneless, skinless chicken thighs(Cut into 1-inch cubes)
- 1.50 cupsPlain yogurt(Greek yogurt recommended)
- 3.00 tablespoonsLemon juice(Freshly squeezed)
- 1.00 tablespoonGaram masala
- 1.00 tablespoonGinger(Minced)
- 5.00 clovesGarlic(Minced)
- 1.00 teaspoonSalt
- 3.00 tablespoonsVegetable oil
- 2.00 largeOnion(Chopped)
- 14.00 ouncesFire-roasted tomatoes(Diced)
- 2.00 cupsTomato sauce(Passata or crushed tomatoes)
- 0.50 cupHalf and half(Adjust to taste)
- 2.00 tablespoonsButter(Unsalted)
- 3.00 tablespoonsCilantro(Fresh, chopped for garnish)
- 1.00 teaspoonTurmeric
- 2.00 teaspoonsCoriander (ground)
- 2.00 teaspoonsCumin (ground)
- 2.00 teaspoonsChili powder
Instructions
Marinate the chicken in yogurt, lemon juice, garam masala, ginger, and garlic for at least 30 minutes.
Estimated time: 30 minutes
Heat oil in the Instant Pot on sauté mode.
Estimated time: 2 minutes
Sauté onion until softened, then add garlic, ginger, turmeric, garam masala, coriander, cumin, and chili powder.
Estimated time: 5 minutes
Stir in fire-roasted tomatoes and tomato sauce.
Estimated time: 2 minutes
Add the marinated chicken to the Instant Pot.
Estimated time: 1 minutes
Close the lid and cook on manual high pressure for 5 minutes.
Estimated time: 5 minutes
Allow a natural pressure release for 10 minutes, then quick release any remaining pressure.
Estimated time: 10 minutes
Stir in half and half and butter until smooth.
Estimated time: 2 minutes
Season with salt to taste.
Estimated time: 1 minutes
Garnish with cilantro and serve hot over rice with naan or roti.
Estimated time: 2 minutes