
Instant Pot Chicken Tikka Masala with Lentils
User Reviews
4.3
57 reviews
Good
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
45 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
650 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Indian

Instant Pot Chicken Tikka Masala with Lentils
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Chicken tikka masala and lentils are cooked together in an Instant Pot for an easy, gluten free weeknight meal made in under an hour!
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Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil
- 1 cup yellow onion diced
- 4 garlic cloves minced
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast (or thighs) cubed
- 1 tablespoon garam masala
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger grated
- 1 Jalapeño seeded and minced
- 29 ounces diced tomatoes two 14.5 ounce cans
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup brown lentils
- 1 cup coconut milk
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro chopped + more for garnish, if desired
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Press the saute button on the Instant Pot, use the adjust button to set it on the “normal” setting.
- Add the coconut oil to the Instant Pot, when the display says “hot”, add the onion, garlic and chicken, saute 4-5 minutes, then add the garam marsala, fresh ginger and jalapeno, saute for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Press the Keep Warm/Cancel button on the Instant Pot.
- Add the diced tomatoes, vegetable broth and lentils to the Instant pot and stir to combine.
- Place the lid on the Instant Pot and make sure the steam release is set to “sealing”.
- Press the “manual” button and set the Instant Pot to high pressure, then use the +/- buttons to set the Instant Pot to 15 minutes.
- When the cooking time is up, turn off the Instant Pot and wait 10 minutes, then release any remaining pressure before unlocking the lid.
- Remove the lid and stir in the coconut milk, cilantro and salt.
- Serve immediately on it's own or over rice.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
4servings
Calories
650kcal
(33%)
Carbohydrates
44g
(15%)
Protein
37g
(74%)
Fat
37g
(57%)
Saturated Fat
22g
(110%)
Cholesterol
85mg
(28%)
Sodium
892mg
(37%)
Potassium
1301mg
(37%)
Fiber
18g
(72%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
523mg
(10%)
Vitamin C
36mg
(40%)
Calcium
131mg
(13%)
Iron
9mg
(50%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 650 kcal
% Daily Value*
Serving | 4servings | |
Calories | 650kcal | 33% |
Carbohydrates | 44g | 15% |
Protein | 37g | 74% |
Fat | 37g | 57% |
Saturated Fat | 22g | 110% |
Cholesterol | 85mg | 28% |
Sodium | 892mg | 37% |
Potassium | 1301mg | 28% |
Fiber | 18g | 72% |
Sugar | 8g | 16% |
Vitamin A | 523mg | 10% |
Vitamin C | 36mg | 40% |
Calcium | 131mg | 13% |
Iron | 9mg | 50% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.3
57 reviews
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