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Instant Pot Chicken Tikka Masala recipe Video

Instant Pot Chicken Tikka Masala | Video

Rich, delicious, and easy chicken tikka masala made in instant pot
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Course: Side Dishes
Cuisine: Indian
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Author :Nish Kitchen
Servings 4

Ingredients

Marinate chicken:

  • 1 kg chicken thighs or breasts I used thighs
  • 3 cm fresh ginger
  • 6 garlic cloves
  • 1 and ½ teaspoons cumin seeds
  • ½ teaspoon ground coriander coriander powder
  • ½ teaspoon garam masala
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon red chili powder
  • 2 tablespoons yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • Salt to taste

Chicken tikka masala:

  • 2 tablespoons oil
  • 1 cup chopped onions
  • 1 teaspoon minced ginger ginger paste
  • ½ teaspoon ground turmeric turmeric powder
  • 2 teaspoons ground coriander coriander powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon red chili powder
  • 4 tablespoons tomato paste tomato purée
  • 1 cup water
  • ½ teaspoon garam masala
  • ¾ cup heavy thickened cream or coconut milk
  • 2 tablespoons coriander cilantro leaves
  • 2 tablespoons oil
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

Marinate chicken:

  • Place ginger, garlic cloves, cumin seeds, ground coriander, garam masala, paprika, red chili powder, lemon juice and yogurt in a food processor. Process to make smooth paste. Set aside.
  • Place chicken in a large bowl. Add marinade. Toss chicken to coat in the marinade.
  • Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for at least an hour or overnight if possible.

Instant pot chicken tikka masala:

  • Follow manufacturer’s instructions to cook tikka masala in this instant pot.
  • Turn on instant pot.
  • On sauté mode, add oil. Add onions. Sauté, stirring, 1-2 minutes or until onions are soft and translucent. Add minced ginger. Sauté, stirring, for a minute or until fragrant.
  • Add ground turmeric, ground coriander, paprika and red chili powder. Sauté, stirring, for few seconds, or until aromatic. Add tomato paste. Sauté, stirring, for a minute.
  • Add water. Stir to combine. Season with salt. Add chicken. Close with lid.
  • Change the setting to “pressure cook” mode. Set the timer to 10 minutes. When done, wait until the pressure is released naturally.
  • Open the instant pot. Remove chicken from the sauce and arrange them on a baking tray. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons oil.
  • Preheat grill. Grill chicken for about 5-7 minutes. Cut into cubes. Set aside.
  • Meanwhile, with instant pot on sauté mode, add garam masala, cream and coriander (cilantro) leaves. Stir to combine. Simmer for 2-3 minutes.
  • To serve, place the grilled chicken in a bowl. Pour in the sauce.
  • Garnish with coriander (cilantro) leaves.
  • Serve with rice, naan or roti

Video

Notes

- Bone-in skin-on and bone-in skinless thighs require 12 minutes cooking time.
- For a dairy-free version of this recipe, skip yogurt from marinade and substitute cream with yogurt

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 580kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 49g | Fat: 40g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 30g | Cholesterol: 256mg | Sodium: 630mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g