Description
A comforting and rich Chicken Tikka Masala prepared effortlessly in the Instant Pot, featuring tender chicken in a creamy coconut sauce infused with aromatic spices.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breast, cubed
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, grated
- 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 can (14 oz) coconut milk
- 2 tablespoons tikka masala spice blend
- Salt to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Set the Instant Pot to sauté mode. Add the chopped onion, minced garlic, and grated ginger. Sauté until fragrant, which should take around 3-5 minutes.
- Add the cubed chicken into the pot and generously sprinkle the tikka masala spice blend. Stir well to coat the chicken in the heavenly mix of spices.
- Pour in the diced tomatoes and let them mingle with the chicken and spices. Add the coconut milk, creating a creamy harmony.
- Close the lid, ensuring the vent is sealed. Set your Instant Pot to pressure cook for 10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld beautifully under pressure.
- After cooking, allow the pressure to release naturally for 5 minutes for the best texture. Afterward, quickly release any remaining pressure.
- Open the lid, gently stir the delicious mixture, and season with salt to taste. A final taste test here ensures perfection.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro, and watch as everyone marvels at your culinary skills.
Notes
Allowing the dish to cool and refrigerating can enhance its flavors. Consider using air fryer for the chicken for an alternative cooking method.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pressure Cooking
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Chicken Tikka Masala, Instant Pot Recipes, Indian Cuisine