30-60 min6 peoplechicken breast

Chicken Tikka Masala

By Chop Secrets

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6 people

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30-60 min

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Easy

Chicken Tikka Masala
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Recipe Details

Course: Main Dishes

Difficulty: Easy

Prep Time: 30 min

Cook Time: 30 min

Total Time: 30-60 min

Cooking Technique: Pressure Cook, Sauté

Cuisine: Indian

Diet: Gluten Free, Low Carb

Yield: 6 people

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups plain yogurt
  • 2 tbsp. lemon juice
  • 7 garlic cloves, minced, divided
  • 2 tbsp. garam masala, divided
  • 1 tbsp. fresh ginger, minced
  • 2 lbs. chicken breast
  • 2 tbsp. olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 1 tsp. turmeric
  • 2 tsp. chili powder
  • 14 oz. diced tomatoes
  • 15 oz. tomato sauce
  • 3/4 cup heavy cream
  • 3 tbsp. cilantro, chopped
  • Cooked rice
Chunks of marinated chicken in a creamy spiced curry sauce.

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Combine the yogurt, lemon juice, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 tablespoon garam masala and ginger with the chicken in a Ziplock bag, mixing to thoroughly coat chicken. Refrigerate at least 30 minutes or up to 24 hours.
  2. Add olive oil to the Instant Pot. Using the display panel select the Sauté function on Normal/Medium. When the oil gets hot, add onion, 5 cloves minced garlic, turmeric, 1 tablespoon garam masala, and chili powder to the pot and Sauté until onion is soft, 3-4 minutes.
  3. Add tomatoes and tomato sauce to the pot and deglaze by using a wooden spoon to scrape the brown bits from the bottom of the pot.
  4. Add the chicken and the yogurt marinade to the pot and stir.
  5. Turn the pot off by selecting Cancel, then secure the lid, making sure the vent is closed.
  6. Using the display panel select the Manual function*. Use the +/- keys and program the Instant Pot for 5 minutes.
  7. When the time is up, let the pressure naturally release for 15 minutes, then quick-release the remaining pressure.
  8. Carefully remove the meat from the pot to a cutting board and coarsely chop.
  9. Stir in the cream, add back the chicken and adjust the seasonings.
  10. Garnish with cilantro and serve warm over rice or with naan or roti.

Notes

*The MANUAL and PRESSURE COOK buttons are interchangeable.

About the chef

Chop Secrets

Chop Secrets

Chop Secrets is a culinary platform that focuses on recipe development, offering a wide variety of accessible and time-saving meal ideas. The site is a go-to destination for home cooks looking for delicious recipes that are simple to follow. Known for its collaborations with Instant Pot, Chop Secrets has produced over 250 recipe videos, providing users with step-by-step guides to make cooking easier and more enjoyable. With a range of recipes spanning from appetizers to desserts, Chop Secrets helps both beginners and seasoned cooks explore the versatility of their kitchen tools. The platform also offers a popular Instant Pot Master Class, which teaches essential techniques for mastering this appliance through cook-along lessons and printable resources, helping people create flavorful meals with minimal effort.

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