4-6 servingsblack pepperboneless and skinless chicken breast

Slow Cooked Chicken Tikka Masala

By Instant Pot Culinary Team

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4-6 servings

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more than 2 hours

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Easy

Slow Cooked Chicken Tikka Masala
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Recipe Details

Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Dishes

Difficulty: Easy

Prep Time: 20 min

Cook Time: 4 hour

Total Time: more than 2 hours

Cooking Technique: Sauté, Slow Cook

Cuisine: Indian

Yield: 4-6 servings

Ingredients

  • 2-3 lbs boneless and skinless chicken breast
  • 1 tsp vegetable oil
  • 1 yellow onion
  • 1 jalapeno
  • 3 garlic cloves
  • 1 can crushed tomatoes
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp garam masala
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 tsp turmeric
  • 1/2 tsp curry powder
  • 1/8 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 can coconut milk

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Select SEAR/SAUTE – High – 10 minutes and press START.
  2. When preheated, add 1 tbsp of oil to the inner pot, and add the onions and jalapeno. Sauté for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  3. Add the garlic and sauté for 1 minute. Press CANCEL.
  4. Add the crushed tomatoes, ginger, lemon juice and the remaining ingredients, except the coconut milk. Stir well.
  5. Secure the lid on the pot and set to VENT.
  6. Select SLOW COOK-Custom-High and set the time for 4 hours. Press START.
  7. When cooking time is complete, open the lid, remove the chicken and shred into large pieces.
  8. Add the coconut milk to the pot and select SAUTE – high for 10 minutes and press START.
  9. Bring to a boil and then simmer to reduce and thicken the sauce.
  10. When sauce reaches desired consistency, add the chicken back into the sauce and stir to coat.
  11. Serve with rice and enjoy!

About the chef

Instant Pot® Culinary Team

Instant Pot® Culinary Team

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