Instant Pot Chicken Tikka Masala
This pressure cooker chicken tikka masala recipe is made with an Indian spice blend including garam masala, cardamom, paprika, and more.
Prep Time15 minutes mins
Cook Time30 minutes mins
Dry Rub Time30 minutes mins
Total Time1 hour hr 15 minutes mins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Indian
Keyword: chicken, Instant Pot
Servings: 6
Calories: 434kcal
Author: Kelsey Smith
Dry Rub
- 3 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into 1-inch cubes
- 2 teaspoon garam masala
- 2 teaspoon gound cumin
- 2 teaspoon paprika
- 2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 teaspoon ginger
- 2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
Sauce
- 2 tablespoon butter, ghee, or coconut oil
- 15 oz canned coconut milk full fat
- 15 oz crushed tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
- 2 teaspoon garam masala
- 1 teaspoon yellow curry powder
- 1 teaspoon cardamom
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Pressure Cooker
Turn pressure cooker on “Saute” and add the butter. Once melted, add the chicken and brown on all sides, flipping occasionally for 4 minutes. Be sure to keep the bottom of the pot free of burned bits (see recipe notes for tips on "burn" error).
Add the remaining sauce ingredients and stir until well combined.
Cancel the "Saute" and close the Instant Pot lid, setting to "Pressure Cook" on High for 8 minutes. Be sure to turn the pressure valve to "Sealing."
When the cooking time is complete, do a quick release. Remove the lid and set to "Saute" for 10 minutes to thicken the sauce.
If you receive a "burn" error, push the "cancel" button and do a quick release. Check your chicken to see if it's cooked or nearly cooked (165° F is cooked for poultry). The chicken continues to cook when you boil down your sauce for 10 minutes, so you may not need to repressurize. If your chicken is still visibly raw, scrape down the bottom of the pot with a flat spatula and try again.
Note, nutrition information was calculated using MyFitnessPal. The totals do not include rice. Based on 6 servings, fat: 19g, carbohydrates: 6g, protein: 54g.
Calories: 434kcal