Description
This Instant Pot Butter Chicken recipe is a quick and flavorful take on the classic Indian dish. Tender chicken cooked in a creamy, spiced tomato sauce – all made in a fraction of the time thanks to the Instant Pot.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken:
- 1 ½ lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
Sauce:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or ghee
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 tablespoon garam masala
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder (optional)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 (15 oz) can tomato sauce
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
Garnish:
- Chopped fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Sauté Aromatics: Set Instant Pot to Sauté mode. Add oil, onion, garlic, ginger. Cook until softened.
- Add Spices: Stir in garam masala, cumin, paprika, turmeric, chili powder, salt. Toast spices.
- Cook Chicken: Add chicken, coat with spices. Pour in tomato sauce. Pressure Cook on high for 10 mins.
- Finish: Release pressure naturally for 5 mins. Stir in cream, butter. Thicken if desired. Serve hot with garnish.
Notes
- Coconut milk can be used instead of heavy cream for a dairy-free option.
- Chicken breasts can be substituted for thighs, but thighs yield juicier results.
- For extra richness, add a dollop of yogurt at the end.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pressure Cooking
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 125mg
