Instant Pot Chicken Tikka Masala
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5.0
51 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Pressure Time
10 mins
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Total Time
26 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
268 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Indian
Instant Pot Chicken Tikka Masala
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This Instant Pot Chicken Tikka Masala is an easy and flavorful weeknight dinner made with chicken in a creamy tomato based sauce with a lot of bold spices. Always a family favorite.
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Ingredients
Chicken Marinade
- 1.5 lbs chicken diced in 1" chunks
- ½ cup plain greek yogurt or dairy-free yogurt
- 1 Tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon garam masala
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
Tikka Masala Sauce
- 2 Tablespoon butter
- 1 yellow onion chopped
- 5 cloves garlic minced
- 1 Tablespoon fresh ginger minced
- 2 teaspoon garam masala
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon Turmeric
- ½ teaspoon Coriander
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 ½ cup tomato puree or diluted tomato paste
- ½ cup heavy whipping cream added last (use coconut cream for dairy-free version)
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Instructions
- Combine all the marinade ingredients together in a large bowl and mix thoroughly so that each piece of chicken is fully coated in the yogurt mixture. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes up to 48 hours.
- Turn on your Instant Pot to the 'Saute' setting. Add the butter, chopped onion, minced garlic & ginger, and all spices (garam masala, cumin, paprika, turmeric, coriander, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper). Stir and cook for a couple of minutes until the onion softens.
- Add the tomato puree and the chicken (along with the marinade) to the pot. Stir everything. Cancel the 'Saute' setting, close the lid, and select the 'Manual' setting, and adjust to 6 minutes on high pressure.
- Once the cook cycle is complete, carefully move the steam release valve to quickly release pressure.
- Add the heavy whipping cream, and season with more salt and black pepper, if necessary.
- Serve warm over rice, and garnish with cilantro.
Notes
- Marinate the chicken for at least 30 minutes for the most tender chicken (if you have time, marinate the bite-sized pieces overnight). Marinating the chicken in yogurt and lemon juice will tenderize the meat, and the spices will infuse it with additional flavor.
- Don’t omit any of the spices for best flavor! Popular spices found in Indian Chicken Tikka Masala are garam masala spice blend (cumin, coriander, black pepper, cardamom, cinnamon), turmeric, paprika, cayenne pepper. And of course the fresh garlic and ginger add a lot of fresh flavor to the recipe as well.
- In order to achieve a thick sauce (instead of a soup-like consistency) use tomato puree or diluted tomato paste instead of tomato sauce. Add 1/2 cup of water to 1/2 cup of tomato paste.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
268kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
8g
(3%)
Protein
13g
(26%)
Fat
20g
(31%)
Saturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Cholesterol
79mg
(26%)
Sodium
1184mg
(49%)
Potassium
410mg
(12%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
1160IU
(23%)
Vitamin C
8.6mg
(10%)
Calcium
60mg
(6%)
Iron
1.9mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 268 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 268kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 13g | 26% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Cholesterol | 79mg | 26% |
| Sodium | 1184mg | 49% |
| Potassium | 410mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 1160IU | 23% |
| Vitamin C | 8.6mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 60mg | 6% |
| Iron | 1.9mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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51 reviews
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