Description
Simple and absolutely irresistible chicken tikka masala made in the Instant Pot® with all the flavors of garam masala and turmeric. A wonderful and easy midweek dinner option.
Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless chicken breasts, cut into 2-inch pieces
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- 1 tablespoon garam masala
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 pinch ground ginger
- 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 ½ tablespoons garam masala
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon ground turmeric
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Combine chicken
- yogurt
- garam masala
- lemon juice
- cayenne pepper
- and ginger in a bowl; toss until fully coated. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.
- Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot) and select the Sauté function. Add chicken with marinade; cook until tender
- stirring occasionally
- about 5 minutes.
- Place tomato sauce
- garlic
- garam masala
- paprika
- turmeric
- and salt in the pot; stir until well combined. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer’s instructions; set timer for 10 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
- Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer’s instructions
- about 5 minutes. Remove the lid and select the Sauté function. Pour in cream; stir well. Simmer until sauce has thickened
- about 4 minutes.
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 30 mins
Total Time: 1 hr 45 mins
Servings: 4