Simple and absolutely irresistible chicken tikka masala made in the Instant Pot® with all the flavors of garam masala and turmeric. A wonderful and easy midweek dinner option.
Excellent, spicy and rich! Couple of changes: I did the yogurt marinade overnight to ensure the flavors were fully integrated into the chicken. Also, you MUST use oil (I used coconut) during the first sauté, something the recipe doesn't mention, and I very nearly ruined the dish as a result. Lastly, this produces more liquid than a typical tikka masala, so that second sauté really needs to go a solid 20 minutes to get the sauce to that gravy-like consistency that really makes for a good tikka masala.
Read MoreI did not like this version of the recipe. The flavor was not what I expected from a tikka misala. I used half the cayenne pepper and it was the right spiciness. The recipe makes way to much sauce and it did not thicken with sauteeing.
Read MoreExcellent, spicy and rich! Couple of changes: I did the yogurt marinade overnight to ensure the flavors were fully integrated into the chicken. Also, you MUST use oil (I used coconut) during the first sauté, something the recipe doesn't mention, and I very nearly ruined the dish as a result. Lastly, this produces more liquid than a typical tikka masala, so that second sauté really needs to go a solid 20 minutes to get the sauce to that gravy-like consistency that really makes for a good tikka masala.
I am lactose intolerant so I substituted the 1 cup heavy cream with one 13-oz can of coconut milk plus one T coconut oil. Also I used plain Greek yogurt instead of regular yogurt. ItI came out delicious, and my grown kids loved it too. I will definitely make it again.
My kids LOVED this—which is a huge surprise since they are normally reluctant to try new foods. I looked at a lot of tikka masala recipes, and most also had coriander, so I added 1/2 tsp coriander and I reduced the cayenne to 1/4 tsp. It came together quickly (although I thought it would take forever due to all the spices!) and was totally delish!!
I made this as written, and it was delicious! I think I will put this in my freezer meal set for quick dinners on weeknights. It should all bind together well to freeze, then cook in the InstantPot. Thanks for the recipe!
I did not like this version of the recipe. The flavor was not what I expected from a tikka misala. I used half the cayenne pepper and it was the right spiciness. The recipe makes way to much sauce and it did not thicken with sauteeing.
Very tasty, I will make this again however with a few tweaks. I will use half of the yogurt and tomato sauce and add more cream and a little chicken broth. We served it with jasmine rice, Naan and steamed broccoli. Spicy and delish!!! The Indian flavors really came through.
I make this recipe exactly as written and it's delicious! Even the kids love it!! Serve with some naan bread and rice and it's the perfect dinner. And the leftovers are even better!
I found this to be slightly spicier than I like - my tongue glowed but it wasn't so hot that I could not enjoy the rest of it.. I will make it again and adjust the spices. Three others who had it really liked it as it was so maybe I am a wimp.
The tears are running down my face - spicy but OMG this is delicious!! Followed the recipe exactly.
Great recipe! I used boneless, skinless chicken thighs. I also didn't have the garam masala so I googled how to make it and had most of the spices, so it worked out great! I didn't use the cayenne pepper only because a couple of my guests aren't good with spicy food, but I WILL make it again with it! Yum!
Fragrance and delicious. Made according to recipe with the addition of a little bit of fried chilli paste for extra heat. Recipe made an ample amount. Served with cooked, fresh tortillas for that crispy texture. I will definitely make this again.
Delicious!! Only added 1T curry powder & omitted the salt, as suggested in other reviews. My daughter already requested it again for her Sweet 16.
Tip: let it cool down overnight and absorb flavor for maximum taste. Straight out of the pot, it was fine but slightly bland. After sitting overnight in the fridge, the flavor really kicked in. Absolutely delicious.
I liked it a lot. I agree with the person that said that it had the same taste that you get at a restaurant. Found the amount of pepper added just right. I would like to make it again but use fish instead of chicken.
Yogurt in the marinade splits on step 2 causing a really bad texture throughout the curry. Would def not recommend adding the marinade into the pot and trying to get as much off the chicken as you can before adding it into the pot.
What a delicious recipe! I made it exactly as presented, and it was perfect. The spice level would be mild/medium in most Indian restaurants. Perfect! I’ll be making this again.
Delicious and easy. I used chicken thighs and substituted curry powder for the Garam Masala, and it was still fine. I served it over steamed cauliflower and jasmine rice.
This recipe is fantastic and the level of spice was perfect, although my teenage boys found it a bit spicy. It makes a lot of sauce so the amount of liquid could be reduced.
It is spicy but it is wonderful. We had pita bread with this as well as a spicy cauliflower cracker. I will make this in a rotation for sure. It is a keeper.
This was great! It was a little spicy for my taste, so I may reduce the cayenne pepper next time. Definitely will make this again.
I made this according to recipe along with the cheddar biscuits and I love it! I will definitely make it again!!
Will definitely make this again. Slightly spicy, I thought it mellowed the second day. Had the taste of a restaurant dish
Thanks for sharing the great recipe! Made this together with my daughter and we both really enjoyed it. I made two adjustments: 1) added half an onion diced and sauted in avocado oil with the garlic before adding the chicken 2) added a half teaspoon of cumin - I know there is already cumin in the garam marsala but added just to suit my tastes.
Mine turned out very spicy, which I like. Lots of flavor. I think I could have sautéed the chicken a little longer but overall very very good
