Chicken Tikka Masala
By :Chop Secrets
Chunks of marinated chicken in a creamy spiced curry sauce.
Votes: 8
Rating: 3.75
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Course Main Course
Cuisine Indian
Difficulty Easy
Browse Category Poultry
Duration 30-60 min
Diet Gluten Free, Low Carb
Cooking Technique Pressure Cook, Sauté
Main Ingredient Chicken Breast, Garam Masala, Plain Yogurt
Keyword chicken dinner, chicken recipe, chicken tikka masala, insta pot chicken, instant pot, instant pot chicken dinner recipe, instant pot chicken recipe, instant pot recipe, tikka massala
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Servings
6 people
Ingredients
Chicken Mixture:
  • 1 1/2 cups plain yogurt
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp garam masala
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger minced
  • 2 lbs chicken breast boneless and skinless
Other ingredients
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 medium onion finely diced
  • 5 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp turmeric
  • 1 tbsp garam masala
  • 2 tsp chili powder
  • 14 oz diced tomatoes (one can), undrained
  • 15 oz tomato sauce
  • 3/4 cup heavy cream
  • 3 tbsp chopped cilantro
  • Cooked rice naan or roti for serving (optional)
Course Main Course
Cuisine Indian
Difficulty Easy
Browse Category Poultry
Duration 30-60 min
Diet Gluten Free, Low Carb
Cooking Technique Pressure Cook, Sauté
Main Ingredient Chicken Breast, Garam Masala, Plain Yogurt
Keyword chicken dinner, chicken recipe, chicken tikka masala, insta pot chicken, instant pot, instant pot chicken dinner recipe, instant pot chicken recipe, instant pot recipe, tikka massala
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Servings
6 people
Ingredients
Chicken Mixture:
  • 1 1/2 cups plain yogurt
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp garam masala
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger minced
  • 2 lbs chicken breast boneless and skinless
Other ingredients
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 medium onion finely diced
  • 5 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp turmeric
  • 1 tbsp garam masala
  • 2 tsp chili powder
  • 14 oz diced tomatoes (one can), undrained
  • 15 oz tomato sauce
  • 3/4 cup heavy cream
  • 3 tbsp chopped cilantro
  • Cooked rice naan or roti for serving (optional)
Votes: 8
Rating: 3.75
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Instructions
  1. Combine the Chicken Mixture ingredients in a ziplock bag, mix to thoroughly coat chicken and refrigerate at least 30 minutes up to 24 hours.
  2. Add olive oil to the Instant Pot. Using the display panel select the SAUTE function.
  3. When oil gets hot, add onion, garlic, turmeric, garam masala and chili powder to the pot and saute until onion is soft, 3-4 minutes.
  4. 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.
  5. Add the chicken and the yogurt marinade to the pot and stir.
  6. Turn the pot off by selecting CANCEL, then secure the lid, making sure the vent is closed.
  7. Using the display panel select the MANUAL function*. Use the +/- keys and program the Instant Pot for strong>5 minutes.
  8. When the time is up, let the pressure naturally release for 15 minutes, then quick-release the remaining pressure.
  9. Carefully remove the meat from the pot to a cutting board and coarsely chop.
  10. Stir in the cream, add back the chicken and adjust the seasonings.
  11. Garnish with cilantro and serve warm over rice or with naan or roti.
Recipe Notes

*The MANUAL and PRESSURE COOK buttons are interchangeable.

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