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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
15 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 399 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Indian
Ingredients
- 2 lbs. boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 1.5 Tbsp garam masala
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp Turmeric
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 yellow onion diced
- 2 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 Tbsp grated fresh ginger
- 15 oz. tomato sauce
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/3 cup heavy cream
- 4 cups cooked rice
- 1/4 bunch fresh Cilantro
Instructions
- Place the chicken in the pressure cooker.
- 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.
- Place the onion on top.
- In a small bowl combine the tomato sauce, garlic, and ginger and chicken broth.
- Pour on top.
- Place the lid on top, and set the pressure to high pressure for 20 minutes.
- Do a quick release to release the pressure.
- When done, the chicken should be fall-apart tender. Break apart the chicken into big chunks
- Add the heavy cream. Stir gently to combine the cream with the tomato sauce. Taste the sauce and add salt if needed.
- To serve, spoon the chicken and tomato sauce over cooked rice and top with fresh cilantro.
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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
(20%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
620IU
(12%)
Vitamin C
6mg
(7%)
Calcium
44mg
(4%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
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.