Spicy Instant Pot Butter Chicken

Spicy Instant Pot Butter Chicken

45 mins
easy
6 servings

A quick and flavorful Instant Pot Butter Chicken recipe, perfect for weeknight dinners. This recipe is easy to follow and delivers a delicious, creamy sauce.

ChickenIndianInstant Pot

Equipment Needed

  • Instant Pot

Ingredients

  • 2.00 poundsBoneless, skinless chicken thighs(Cut into bite-sized pieces)
  • 3.00 tablespoonsUnsalted butter
  • 8.00 clovesMinced garlic
  • 2.00 teaspoonsMinced fresh ginger(Or ginger paste (1 tbsp))
  • 1.00 cupTomato puree
  • 2.00 tablespoonsTomato paste
  • 3.00 teaspoonsGaram masala
  • 1.00 tablespoonGround coriander
  • 1.00 teaspoonGround cumin
  • 1.00 teaspoonKashmiri chili powder(Adjust to taste)
  • 1.00 tablespoonSmoked paprika
  • 1.00 teaspoonTurmeric
  • 1.00 teaspoonSalt
  • 1.00 cupWater
  • 1.00 cupWhipping cream
  • 2.00 tablespoonsFresh parsley(Chopped)

Instructions

1

Season chicken with salt and pepper.

Estimated time: 2 minutes

2

Heat butter in Instant Pot on saute setting.

Estimated time: 2 minutes

3

Add garlic and ginger, cook until fragrant.

Estimated time: 1 minutes

4

Stir in tomato puree, tomato paste, spices, and cook for 2 minutes.

Estimated time: 2 minutes

5

Add chicken and water; stir to combine.

Estimated time: 1 minutes

6

Close lid, set to Poultry setting, 5 minutes.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

7

Allow natural pressure release for 10 minutes.

Estimated time: 10 minutes

8

Stir in whipping cream.

Estimated time: 1 minutes

9

Simmer on saute setting for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

10

Garnish with parsley and serve over rice.

Estimated time: 2 minutes