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Instant Pot Chicken Tikka Masala Recipe

Inspired by Indian cuisine, our Instant Pot chicken tikka masala recipe features delicious and herby flavors but in half of the cooking time.
  • cook TIME 25 mins
  • prep TIME 15 mins
  • total TIME 40 mins
Course: Main CourseCuisine: Indian
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 499 kcal
Author: Tuyet Pham, Luna Regina

Ingredients (23)

  • 18 oz skinless boneless chicken thigh cubed
  • 1/4 tsp garam masala
  • 2 oz frozen peas thawed
  • 2 oz onion chopped
  • 2 oz green bell pepper
  • 2 oz red bell pepper
  • 1/4 cup homemade tomato sauce
  • 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 4 tbsp heavy cream
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 1/2 cup unsalted chicken broth
  • 2 tbsp garlic chopped
  • 1/2 tsp cumin powder
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp turmeric
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tbsp traditional Dijon mustard
  • 3 tbsp plain Greek yogurt
  • 2 tbsp parsley chopped
  • 3 cups cooked medium-grain rice

INSTRUCTIONS

1

Set the Instant Pot to ‘sauté’ mode, add 1 tbsp olive oil, 2 tbsp garlic, and 2 oz onion to the pot. Stir and cook for 1 minute until the onion is soft and translucent.

2

Add 18 oz chicken, 1/2 tsp cumin powder, 1 tsp paprika, 1 tsp turmeric, 1/4 tsp garam masala, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1 tbsp lemon juice, 1/2 tsp chili powder, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/2 tbsp mustard. Cook and stir often for 3 minutes.

3

Add 2 oz peas, 1/4 cup tomato sauce, 2 oz green bell pepper, 2 oz red bell pepper, and 1 tbsp all-purpose flour. Stir to combine and cook for another 2 minutes.

4

Pour 1 1/2 cup chicken broth into the Instant Pot. Close the lid and set the pot to ‘stew meat’ and set the timer for 7 minutes.

5

Release the pressure naturally, open the lid, and add 4 tbsp heavy cream. Set the ‘sauté’ mode and let the dish continue simmering until the sauce thickens slightly, about 10 minutes.

6

Serve the chicken tikka masala warm over steamed rice. Top with 3 tbsp Greek yogurt and 2 tbsp chopped parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 499kcal | Fat 17g | Saturated Fat 6g | Trans Fat 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat 2g | Monounsaturated Fat 6g | Cholesterol 138mg | Sodium 516mg | Potassium 653mg | Carbohydrate 52g | Fiber 3g | Sugar 4g | Protein 33g | Vitamin A 1562IU | Vitamin C 42mg | Calcium 69mg | Iron 5mg