Chicken Tikka Masala (Pressure Cooker)

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Serving Size: 6 ounces
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This pressure cooker Chicken Tikka Masala is a super flavorful and aromatic Indian chicken curry made with marinated tender chicken cooked in a creamy sauce. This restaurant quality chicken tikka masala is so delicious, you will not consider take-out again. Serve with basmati rice for a complete meal.
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Instructions

  • Combine all ingredients for the marinade (except chicken) in a bowl and mix well. Add chicken and coat on each side with the marinade. Allow to marinate 30 minutes.
  • Start the pressure cooker in Sauté mode and adjust to high setting. Add 1 tablespoon oil. Add the chicken pieces and lightly brown on each side for about 2 minutes. Take chicken out of the pot and cut into pieces about 2-3 inches in size. (Note: The chicken is not completely cooked yet)
  • Add the rest of the oil to the pot. Add the onions, ginger, garlic and sauté for about 3 minutes.
  • Add water and deglaze the pot making sure nothing is stuck to the bottom.
  • Add tomato puree, spices and mix well. Add any leftover marinade too. Add the chicken and stir it.
  • Press cancel and close the lid with vent in sealing position. Change the instant pot setting to high pressure for 4 minutes. When the instant pot beeps, let it rest for 5 minutes then manually release the pressure.
  • Add cream, fenugreek leaves and stir well. Garnish with cilantro.

Cook Times

Active Prep15
Hands-On Cook15
Hands-Off Cook15
Passive15
Total Time1 hour
Recipe Serving Size8

Ingredients

Ingredients

  • 2 pound boneless skinless chicken breast

For marinade:

  • 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 1/2 tablespoon fresh ginger grated
  • 3 clove garlic minced
  • 1 lime juiced
  • 2 teaspoon Kashmiri red chili powder or cayenne more or less to taste
  • 1 teaspoon ground turmeric Haldi powder
  • 2 teaspoon garam masala
  • 3/4 teaspoon Kosher salt more or less to taste, or dietary preference

For the sauce:

  • 1 teaspoon garam masala
  • 1 teaspoon Kashmiri red chili powder or cayenne more or less to taste
  • 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 4 tablespoon ghee or butter divided
  • 2 cup onion finely diced
  • 2 teaspoon fresh ginger grated
  • 3 clove garlic minced
  • 15 ounce canned tomato puree or canned tomato sauce (if using lessen water by 1/4 cup or so)
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoon dried fenugreek

For garnish:

  • 2 tablspoon fresh cilantro chopped

Cooking Tools Required

Can Opener, Cutting board, Electric Pressure Cooker, Kitchen towels, Measuring cups and spoons, Mixing bowls, Sharp Knives
Reheating/Serving Instructions
Heat in the microwave on medium power until heated through, or in a saucepan over medium heat.

Nutrition

Calories: 355kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 126mg | Sodium: 394mg | Potassium: 811mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 987IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 70mg | Iron: 2mg

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