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Easy Instant Pot® Chicken Tikka Masala

Easy Instant Pot® Chicken Tikka Masala

Name: Easy Instant Pot® Chicken Tikka Masala
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 1 h 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound boneless chicken breasts, cut into 2-inch pieces; 1 cup plain yogurt; 1 tablespoon garam masala; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 pinch ground ginger; 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 1 ½ tablespoons garam masala; 1 teaspoon paprika; ½ teaspoon ground turmeric; ½ teaspoon salt; 1 cup heavy cream

Rating: 4.64 stars

36 Ratings
29 Reviews
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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.

By Fioa

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Recipe Summary

prep:

10 mins

cook:

30 mins

additional:

1 hr 5 mins

total:

1 hr 45 mins

Servings:

Yield:

4 servings

Nutrition Info

Directions

Step 1

Combine chicken, yogurt, garam masala, lemon juice, cayenne pepper, and ginger in a bowl; toss until fully coated. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.

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Step 2

Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function. Add chicken with marinade; cook until tender, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes.
Step 3

Place tomato sauce, garlic, garam masala, paprika, turmeric, and salt in the pot; stir until well combined. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 10 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
Step 4

Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Remove lid and select Saute function. Pour in cream; stir well. Simmer until sauce has thickened, about 4 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

408 calories; protein 28.5g; carbohydrates 16.4g; fat 26.5g; cholesterol 143.7mg; sodium 965.3mg. Full Nutrition

Reviews (29)

Most helpful positive review

eatsREALfood

12/29/2019

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! Read More

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Most helpful critical review

Elazul2k

03/08/2020

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. Read More

36 Ratings

5 star values: 27
4 star values: 7
3 star values: 0
2 star values: 2
1 star values: 0

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Deb Marquez

07/12/2019

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!! Read More

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eatsREALfood

12/29/2019

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Gen

11/07/2018

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. Read More

Elazul2k

03/08/2020

Andrea Reddick Flores

08/14/2020

So good. Even my son, who had never tried Indian food, LOVED it! Read More

Kristopher Weidner

08/18/2018

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. Read More

nightowl28

03/08/2019

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. Read More

MWM

04/27/2020

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. Read More

Darren

12/16/2019

Pretty good Read More

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Easy Instant Pot® Chicken Tikka Masala

Servings Per Recipe: 4
Calories: 407.5

% Daily Value *

protein: 57 %

carbohydrates: 5 %

dietary fiber: 14 %

sugars:

fat: 41 %

saturated fat: 76 %

cholesterol: 48 %

vitamin a iu: 36 %

niacin equivalents: 99 %

vitamin b6: 33 %

vitamin c: 25 %

folate: 7 %

calcium: 21 %

iron: 14 %

magnesium: 23 %

potassium: 22 %

sodium: 39 %

thiamin: 16 %

calories from fat:

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.