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Description
A quick and creamy butter chicken recipe made in the Instant Pot, perfect for weeknight meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger
- 1 (14.5 oz) can crushed tomatoes
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp plain Greek yogurt (optional)
- 1 tsp garam masala
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp ground coriander
- 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp sugar (optional)
- Fresh cilantro, chopped, for garnish
- Basmati rice or naan, for serving
Instructions
- Marinate chicken with yogurt, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp garam masala, and 1/4 tsp turmeric for at least 15 minutes.
- Press “Sauté” on your Instant Pot. Add butter and olive oil. Add onion and cook until softened, about 3-5 minutes. Add garlic and ginger, cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Stir in remaining garam masala, cumin, coriander, turmeric, and cayenne pepper. Cook for 30 seconds. Add crushed tomatoes and chicken broth, scraping the bottom of the pot.
- Add the marinated chicken to the pot and stir to combine.
- Secure the lid and set the valve to “Sealing.” Select “Manual” or “Pressure Cook” on High Pressure for 8 minutes (for thighs) or 6 minutes (for breasts).
- Allow a Natural Pressure Release for 5 minutes, then manually release any remaining pressure.
- Open the lid. Stir in heavy cream, sugar (if using), and adjust salt. If sauce is too thin, press “Sauté” and simmer until thickened.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve hot with basmati rice or naan.
Notes
- For a dairy-free option, use full-fat coconut milk instead of heavy cream.
- Adjust cayenne pepper to your spice preference.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 25 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Pressure Cooking
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 150mg