Joi Ito — Cooking
Recipe

Instant Pot Chicken Tikka Masala

For the original recipe and instructions, see “Instant Pot Chicken Tikka Masala” at jocooks.com

Cook 20 mins chicken

Notes

What is an Instant Pot: An Instant Pot is a multi-cooker, it’s like seven different appliances all in one! It does the job of a slow cooker, pressure cooker, rice cooker, steamer, yogurt maker, etc. I strongly recommend reading the manufacturer’s guide for instructions on how to use your Instant Pot before attempting this recipe.

Note: The Instant Pot will default to 30 minutes when set on Poultry, use the down arrow to change to 5 minutes.

Half and half can be found near the milk and cream in the dairy section of your local grocery store. Half and half is a blend of equal parts whole milk and light cream. It averages 10 to 12% of fat.

Chicken: I used both skinless boneless chicken thighs and breasts, so both can be used with the same cooking time.

Storage: You can store this chicken tikka masala recipe in the fridge for up to 4 days in an airtight container. It freezes well as well, for up to 3 months. Be sure to thaw it completely before reheating on the stove.

Ingredients

  • Chicken Tikka
  • 2 lb chicken skinless and boneless, I used both chicken breast and thighs, cut into cubes2 lb chicken skinless and boneless, I used both chicken breast and thighs, cut into cubes
  • 1 1/2 cups plain yogurt I used Greek1 1/2 cups plain yogurt I used Greek
  • 3 tbsp lemon juice freshly squeezed3 tbsp lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 tbsp garam masala1 tbsp garam masala
  • 1 tbsp ginger minced1 tbsp ginger minced
  • 5 cloves garlic minced5 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp salt1 tsp salt
  • Curry Sauce
  • 3 tbsp vegetable oil3 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 2 large onion chopped2 large onion chopped
  • 5 cloves garlic minced5 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp ginger minced1 tbsp ginger minced
  • 1 tsp turmeric1 tsp turmeric
  • 2 tsp garam masala2 tsp garam masala
  • 2 tsp coriander ground2 tsp coriander ground
  • 2 tsp cumin ground2 tsp cumin ground
  • 2 tsp chili powder2 tsp chili powder
  • 14 oz fire roasted tomatoes or regular diced tomatoes14 oz fire roasted tomatoes or regular diced tomatoes
  • 2 cups tomato sauce or passata 2 cups tomato sauce or passata
  • 1 1/2 cups half and half1 1/2 cups half and half
  • 1 tsp salt or to taste1 tsp salt or to taste
  • 2 tbsp butter unsalted2 tbsp butter unsalted
  • 3 tbsp cilantro fresh, chopped for garnish3 tbsp cilantro fresh, chopped for garnish