Servings
Font
Back
Instant pot Chicken Tikka Masala
5 from 6 votes

Instant pot Chicken Tikka Masala

Enjoy Instant Pot Tikka Masala Recipe in just 20 minutes for an easy meal. Pressure cooker tikka masala is packed with flavor.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 399 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Indian

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs. chicken thigh boneless, skinless
  • 1.5 Tbsp garam masala
  • 1/2 tsp cumin
  • 1/2 tsp Turmeric
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 yellow onion diced
  • 2 teaspoon garlic minced
  • 1 Tbsp ginger grated fresh
  • 15 oz. tomato sauce
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1/3 cup heavy cream
  • 4 cups rice cooked
  • 1/4 cilantro bunch fresh

Instructions

    Cup of Yum
  1. Place the chicken in the pressure cooker.
  2. Season with the garam masala, cumin, turmeric, paprika, salt, and pepper. Sprinkle the spice mix over both sides of the chicken thighs, coating them liberally.
  3. Place the onion on top.
  4. In a small bowl combine the tomato sauce, garlic, and ginger and chicken broth.
  5. Pour on top.
  6. Place the lid on top, and set the pressure to high pressure for 20 minutes.
  7. Do a quick release to release the pressure.
  8. When done, the chicken should be fall-apart tender. Break apart the chicken into big chunks
  9. Add the heavy cream. Stir gently to combine the cream with the tomato sauce. Taste the sauce and add salt if needed.
  10. To serve, spoon the chicken and tomato sauce over cooked rice and top with fresh cilantro.

Nutrition Information

Calories 399kcal (20%) Carbohydrates 36g (12%) Protein 34g (68%) Fat 12g (18%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Cholesterol 162mg (54%) Sodium 913mg (38%) Potassium 699mg (15%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 620IU (12%) Vitamin C 6mg (7%) Calcium 44mg (4%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 399

% Daily Value*

Calories 399kcal 20%
Carbohydrates 36g 12%
Protein 34g 68%
Fat 12g 18%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Cholesterol 162mg 54%
Sodium 913mg 38%
Potassium 699mg 15%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 4g 8%
Vitamin A 620IU 12%
Vitamin C 6mg 7%
Calcium 44mg 4%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.