Instant Pot Chicken Tikka Masala
Instant Pot Chicken Tikka Masala is a delectable and creamy dish that brings the authentic taste of Indian cuisine to your kitchen in just 30 minutes. This easy recipe combines tender chicken with aromatic spices and a rich, luscious sauce, making it perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings. Serve it over fluffy rice or with warm naan to soak up the delightful flavors that will leave everyone asking for seconds.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Pressure Cooking
- Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 inch fresh ginger, grated
- 1 (15 oz) can crushed tomatoes
- 1 (14 oz) can full-fat coconut milk
- 2 tbsp tikka masala spice mix
- 1 tsp sugar
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp cooking oil
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping the chicken and mincing the garlic and ginger.
- Set your Instant Pot to sauté mode; add oil and sauté garlic and ginger until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Add chicken pieces with salt and pepper; brown on all sides (about 5 minutes).
- Stir in crushed tomatoes, coconut milk, and tikka masala spice mix until well combined.
- Secure the lid; set to high pressure and cook for 8 minutes.
- Carefully release pressure, serve over rice or with naan, and drizzle with additional coconut milk if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 365
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: - For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in yogurt and spices for at least 30 minutes before cooking. - To make it vegetarian, substitute chicken with chickpeas or tofu. - Add fresh spinach at the end for added nutrition.