Instant Pot Chicken Tikka Masala 🍛 recipe

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 Instant Pot Chicken Tikka Masala 🍛

This creamy, spiced chicken tikka masala is a popular Indian dish made with tender chicken in a rich, spiced tomato sauce. Perfect with naan or rice!



Ingredients

  • 2 lbs chicken breast or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1-inch piece of ginger, minced
  • 1 can (14 oz) crushed tomatoes
  • 1 cup heavy cream or coconut milk
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 tbsp garam masala
  • 1 tbsp ground cumin
  • 1 tbsp ground coriander
  • 1 tsp turmeric
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp chili powder (adjust to spice level)
  • 1 tsp salt (to taste)
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)

For the Chicken Marinade:

  • 1 cup plain yogurt
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp ground turmeric
  • 1 tbsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp garam masala
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp ground coriander
  • 1 tsp salt

Instructions

1️⃣ Marinate the Chicken

  1. In a bowl, mix yogurt, lemon juice, turmeric, cumin, garam masala, paprika, coriander, and salt.
  2. Add the chicken pieces and coat them well. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes (or overnight for more flavor).

2️⃣ Sauté the Aromatics

  1. Turn the Instant Pot to Sauté mode. Add vegetable oil.
  2. Add the diced onion and sauté for 2-3 minutes until soft.
  3. Stir in garlic and ginger and sauté for another minute.

3️⃣ Add the Spices & Tomatoes

  1. Add the garam masala, cumin, coriander, turmeric, paprika, chili powder, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to coat the onions.
  2. Add the crushed tomatoes and tomato paste, then stir.

4️⃣ Pressure Cook the Chicken

  1. Add the marinated chicken to the pot and stir to combine.
  2. Close the lid, set the valve to Sealing, and cook on High Pressure for 6 minutes.
  3. Let the pressure release naturally for 5 minutes, then do a quick release for the remaining pressure.

5️⃣ Make the Sauce

  1. Open the lid and stir in the heavy cream or coconut milk.
  2. Add lemon juice and stir again.
  3. Turn the pot to Sauté mode and simmer for 5 minutes to thicken the sauce.

6️⃣ Serve

  1. Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve hot with rice or naan.

Tips:

  • If you prefer a spicier dish, increase the chili powder or add fresh chopped green chilies.
  • You can use bone-in chicken thighs for a deeper flavor, but adjust the cooking time accordingly.

Enjoy this rich and creamy chicken tikka masala that will transport you to an Indian feast! 😊

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