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Instant Pot Indian Butter Chicken
4.8 from 12 votes

Instant Pot Indian Butter Chicken

Indian Butter Chicken made in the Instant Pot

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Additional Time
25 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 296 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Indian

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup butter divided
  • 1 yellow onion diced, or white onion, medium
  • 5 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon ginger minced, fresh
  • 2 teaspoons garam masala
  • 1 teaspoon curry powder
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon cumin ground
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
  • 1/4 cup chicken broth reduced-sodium
  • 14.5 ounce crushed tomatoes canned
  • 1 ½ - 2 pounds chicken thighs cut into bite-size pieces, boneless, skinless
  • 1/3 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup PLAIN yogurt
  • rice
  • cilantro

Instructions

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  1. Set Instant Pot to SAUTE
  2. Add 2 tablespoons butter, and let butter melt.
  3. Once butter has melted, stir in onion, and cook for 3 minutes.
  4. Stir in garlic and ginger, and cook 2 minutes.
  5. Add spices, salt, and pepper; cook, stirring continuously, for 30 seconds, or until fragrant.
  6. Press CANCEL.
  7. Pour in chicken broth and scrape all of the browned bits from the bottom of this inner pot. This will help to avoid any burn warnings.
  8. Add tomatoes, and stir in.
  9. Stir in chicken.
  10. Close and lock the lid.
  11. Turn the pressure release valve to SEALING.
  12. Cook for 8 minutes on MANUAL HIGH pressure.
  13. Release pressure naturally.
  14. Stir in heavy cream, yogurt, and remaining 2 tablespoons butter.
  15. Serve over rice topped with fresh cilantro.

Notes

  • Chili powder: This recipe is not spicy. If you prefer the dish to be spicier, add more to taste.
  • Chicken: I've used boneless, skinless chicken breast in this recipe, and it worked well. 
  • Heavy cream: Add up to 1/2 cup heavy cream if you prefer the dish to be creamier.
  • Yogurt: I've used regular and Greek yogurt. Both work well. 
  • Nutrition values are estimates.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1serving Calories 296kcal (15%) Carbohydrates 10g (3%) Protein 24g (48%) Fat 18g (28%) Saturated Fat 9g (45%) Cholesterol 148mg (49%) Sodium 509mg (21%) Potassium 561mg (12%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 878IU (18%) Vitamin C 8mg (9%) Calcium 69mg (7%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 296

% Daily Value*

Serving 1serving
Calories 296kcal 15%
Carbohydrates 10g 3%
Protein 24g 48%
Fat 18g 28%
Saturated Fat 9g 45%
Cholesterol 148mg 49%
Sodium 509mg 21%
Potassium 561mg 12%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 4g 8%
Vitamin A 878IU 18%
Vitamin C 8mg 9%
Calcium 69mg 7%
Iron 2mg 11%

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