Description
This Easy Instant Pot Chicken Tikka Masala Recipe delivers tender chicken simmered in a rich, creamy tomato sauce infused with authentic Indian spices. Perfect for busy weeknights and ready in just 40 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds boneless chicken thighs
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 6 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons grated ginger
- 2 tablespoons garam masala
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons ground coriander
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 28 ounces crushed tomatoes
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 large onion, diced
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
Instructions
1. Mix yogurt, lemon juice and half the spices with chicken. Marinate for 20 minutes.
2. Turn Instant Pot to Saute and cook onion in butter.
3. Add garlic, ginger and tomato paste.
4. Stir in crushed tomatoes and remaining spices.
5. Add marinated chicken.
6. Pressure cook on High for 10 minutes.
7. Allow 10-minute natural release.
8. Stir in heavy cream.
9. Simmer until thickened.
10. Garnish with cilantro and serve.
Notes
- Use chicken thighs for the juiciest results.
- Adjust cayenne for desired spice level.
- Serve with basmati rice or garlic naan.
- Store refrigerated for 4 days or freeze for 3 months.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Instant Pot
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 760mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 37g
- Cholesterol: 145mg
Keywords: Easy Instant Pot Chicken Tikka Masala Recipe, Instant Pot Chicken Tikka Masala, Chicken Curry