Description
Enjoy the rich flavors of Chicken Tikka Masala in a fraction of the time with this easy Instant Pot recipe. Perfect for a weeknight meal when you crave Indian takeout taste.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
- 1 teaspoon garam masala
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1 (15 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
- 1 cup full-fat coconut milk
- 1/2 cup plain yogurt
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Set your Instant Pot to ‘Sauté’ mode. Add olive oil and heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add minced garlic and grated ginger. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Stir in garam masala, cumin, coriander, turmeric, paprika, and cayenne pepper (if using). Cook for 30 seconds, stirring constantly.
- Add the chicken pieces and stir to coat them in the spices.
- Pour in the crushed tomatoes and coconut milk. Stir to combine.
- Secure the lid and set the valve to ‘Sealing’. Select ‘Manual’ or ‘Pressure Cook’ mode and set the timer for 8 minutes at high pressure.
- Once the cooking cycle is complete, allow for a natural pressure release for 5 minutes, then carefully perform a quick release of any remaining pressure.
- Open the lid. Stir in the yogurt until the sauce is smooth and creamy. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving. Serve hot with rice or naan.
Notes
- For a milder flavor, omit the cayenne pepper.
- If you don’t have coconut milk, heavy cream can be used as a substitute.
- Ensure your Instant Pot is set to ‘Sealing’ before cooking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Instant Pot
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg