Description
Instant Pot Chicken Tikka Masala is a rich and comforting dish that blends tender chicken with a creamy, spiced tomato sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or entertaining, this recipe captures the essence of traditional Indian cuisine while being incredibly simple to prepare in your Instant Pot. With every bite, you’ll experience an explosion of flavors that warm the soul, making it a must-try for any home cook looking to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 inch fresh ginger, grated
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 cup canned tomato sauce
- 1 cup full-fat coconut milk
- 2 tbsp tikka masala spice blend
- ? cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
Instructions
- Set the Instant Pot to 'Saut?' mode. Add oil and saut? chopped onions, garlic, and ginger until fragrant (about 3 minutes).
- Add chicken breasts with salt and pepper; brown for about 5 minutes.
- Stir in tikka masala spice blend, tomato sauce, and coconut milk until well combined.
- Seal the lid and set to 'Pressure Cook' on high for 10 minutes.
- Perform a quick release once cooking is complete.
- Stir well before serving and garnish with cilantro. Serve with basmati rice or naan.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Pressure Cooking
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg