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Instant Pot Chicken Tikka Masala

Instant Pot Chicken Tikka Masala

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There’s something magical about the rich, creamy aroma of Instant Pot Chicken Tikka Masala filling your kitchen. In just 20 minutes of cooking time, your Instant Pot transforms simple ingredients into a dish bursting with bold, layered flavors—sweet, tangy, and subtly spicy.
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Prep Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Indian
Servings 4
Calories 946 kcal

Equipment

  • Instant Pot

Ingredients
  

Marinade

  • 7 ounces plain Greek Yogurt, fat free
  • 1 Tablespoon Garam Masala
  • 1 Tablespoon Lemon Juice
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite sized pieces

Sauce

  • 15 ounces tomato sauce, or puree
  • 5 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 teaspoons garam masala
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream, add last

Serve with:

  • 2 cups white rice, cooked
  • 2 naan bread
  • 2 Tablespoons fresh cilantro

Instructions
 

  • Marinate the chicken first by combining the yogurt, Garam Masala, lemon juice, pepper, and ginger in a Ziploc gallon size freezer bag. Add chicken chunks and coat with the marinade. Zip it up and let it sit in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
  • Select the SAUTE mode on the Instant Pot. When it is hot, add the marinaded chicken to the pot. Saute until the chicken is cooked on all sides, stirring occasionally. Turn off the SAUTE mode.
  • Add all of the sauce ingredients except the cream to the pressure cooker and stir. Secure and seal the lid. Select MANUAL or PRESSURE COOK and set the timer to cook for 10 minutes. Turn the knob to VENTING when done to release the pressure.
  • Push SAUTE on the Instant Pot. When it gets hot, add cream to the pot, stirring with the other ingredients. Simmer until the sauce is thickened to your liking, a few minutes.
  • Serve with white rice or naan. Garnish with cilantro.

Nutrition

Calories: 946kcalCarbohydrates: 116gProtein: 44gFat: 32gSaturated Fat: 16gCholesterol: 162mgSodium: 1451mgPotassium: 937mgFiber: 6gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 1483IUVitamin C: 13mgCalcium: 188mgIron: 2mg
Keyword Chicken Tikka Masala, creamy curry, Indian cuisine, Instant Pot, quick dinner
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