Instant Pot Chicken Tikka Masala
Instant Pot Tikka Masala is flavorful, tender and so easy to make in the pressure cooker. It is one of our favorite Indian dishes to make at home.
Servings 6 servings
Calories 288kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 lbs. boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 1 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1 Tbsp olive oil or vegetable oil
- 1 cup onion chopped
- 4 tsp garlic minced
- 1/2 tsp ginger powder
- 1 Tbsp garam masala
- 1/2 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp turmeric
- 1 14.5 oz. petite diced tomatoes
- 1 8 oz. tomato sauce
- 1 cup coconut milk or 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Cut chicken into 1 inch pieces and sprinkle with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp pepper.
- Add oil to Instant Pot and preheat on saute. Add in onions, garlic and seasoning and stir to combine until fragrant, 1-2 minutes.
- Add in chicken and stir to coat with spice mixture. Brown chicken lightly, about 5 minutes.
- Add in tomatoes and tomato sauce and remaining 1tsp salt if needed.
- Put on lid. Cook on manual high pressure for 5 minutes and do a quick release.
- Stir in coconut milk and turn Instant Pot to saute and allow sauce to thicken for 5-10 minutes. Allow to cool for a few minutes before serving.
- If using Greek Yogurt, allow to simmer and thicken first and then add in yogurt right before serving.
- Garnish with chopped cilantro.
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Nutrition
Calories: 288kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 97mg | Sodium: 766mg | Potassium: 711mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 77IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 29mg | Iron: 2mg