Description
This Instant Pot Chicken Tikka Masala recipe is bursting with flavor and creamy goodness. Tender chicken marinated in yogurt and spices, cooked in a rich tomato and cream sauce – all made quick and easy in your Instant Pot.
Ingredients
Scale
Marinated Chicken:
- 1 1/2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tsp garam masala
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground turmeric
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp salt
Sauce:
- 2 tbsp butter or ghee
- 1 onion (finely chopped)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger (grated)
- 2 tsp ground coriander
- 1 tsp chili powder (optional, for heat)
- 1 (15 oz) can tomato sauce
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro (for garnish)
- cooked basmati rice or naan (for serving)
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: In a bowl, combine chicken with yogurt, lemon juice, garam masala, cumin, turmeric, paprika, and salt. Marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Sauté and Cook: Sauté onion in Instant Pot, add garlic, ginger, coriander, chili powder, and garam masala. Add marinated chicken and tomato sauce. Pressure cook for 8 minutes.
- Finish: Release pressure, stir in cream, and simmer if desired. Garnish with cilantro and serve with rice or naan.
Notes
- Chicken thighs are preferred for tenderness, but breasts can be used.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute coconut cream for heavy cream and use dairy-free yogurt.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes (plus marinating time)
- Cook Time: 8 minutes (plus pressure build and release)
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pressure Cooking
- Cuisine: Indian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 145mg
