Instant Pot Butter Chicken
User Reviews
4.8
42 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
297 kcal
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Course
Main Course
Instant Pot Butter Chicken
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A quick and easy version of the popular restaurant dish you'll love to make at home.
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Ingredients
- 16 ounces (453g) tomato sauce/passata
- 2 tsp minced garlic
- 1 tsp minced ginger
- 1 tbsp mild curry powder
- 1 tsp garam masala
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- salt to taste
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter cubed
- 1 cup coconut milk or heavy cream if you prefer
- 2 lb (900g) diced chicken thigh meat
Instructions
- Add the tomato sauce, minced garlic, minced ginger, mild curry powder, Garam Masala, paprika, salt, and onion powder (if using) and mix together.
- Add in the diced chicken thighs and butter.
- Cover your Instant Pot and set the valve to the sealing position.
- Select Pressure Cooker / Manual Setting, and set to high pressure for 6 minutes.
- When cook time is done, let the pressure release naturally for 5 minutes before performing a quick pressure release.
- Remove the chicken pieces from the Instant Pot, turn the Instant Pot back on to the Sauté mode add in the coconut milk, stir to combine, and let simmer for a few minutes for the butter sauce to thicken.
- When done, switch off the heat, add the chicken pieces back in, adjust any seasonings, and then serve.
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Notes
- There are 8 Blue Plan SmartPoints in a serving.
- I add in 1/2 teaspoon onion powder as I love that extra flavor.
- To reduce calories, omit the butter, use skinless chicken breast, low fat coconut milk, or half and half.
- I prefer less butter, but feel free to double the amount of butter if you like.
- Use canned coconut milk, not coconut milk from a carton.
- Like a little heat? Then use spicy curry powder or add in some red pepper flakes.
- If you prefer the sauce a little runnier, then skip the thickening step.
- I prefer a slightly sharper curry so I only add 3/4 of a cup of coconut milk or heavy cream when making this.
- You can start with frozen diced chicken thighs but be aware that it will take a little longer for Instant Pot to come up to pressure.
- Cooking time listed does not include time for the Instant Pot to come up to pressure, or for the pressure to release.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
297kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
7g
(2%)
Protein
31g
(62%)
Fat
17g
(26%)
Saturated Fat
10g
(50%)
Cholesterol
149mg
(50%)
Sodium
537mg
(22%)
Potassium
727mg
(21%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
597IU
(12%)
Vitamin C
6mg
(7%)
Calcium
37mg
(4%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 297 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 297kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 31g | 62% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 149mg | 50% |
| Sodium | 537mg | 22% |
| Potassium | 727mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 597IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 37mg | 4% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.8
42 reviews
Excellent
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