Description
Instant Pot Chicken Tikka Masala is a delightful dish that brings the vibrant flavors of Indian cuisine to your table in just 30 minutes. Tender boneless chicken thighs simmer in a creamy, spiced tomato sauce infused with aromatic spices like cumin and coriander. This one-pot meal is perfect for busy weeknights or cozy gatherings, served over fluffy basmati rice or warm naan. Experience a flavor-packed explosion that will leave everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 inch fresh ginger, grated
- 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 can (13.5 oz) full-fat coconut milk
- 2 tablespoons tikka masala spice blend
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons cooking oil
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients by chopping the onion, mincing the garlic, and grating the ginger.
- Set your Instant Pot to the sauté function. Add oil and sauté the onions until soft (about 5 minutes). Add garlic and ginger; cook until fragrant.
- Stir in chicken thighs and tikka masala spice blend, ensuring they are well-coated. Cook for about 4 minutes.
- Add diced tomatoes (with juice) and coconut milk; stir well.
- Seal the lid on the Instant Pot and set it to high pressure for 10 minutes.
- After cooking, perform a quick release of pressure carefully. Serve hot over basmati rice or with naan.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Pressure Cooking
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 90mg