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Instant Pot Butter Chicken Recipe
Prepare an Indian-inspired dish at home with this Instant Pot Butter Chicken recipe. The Instant Pot makes it possible to prepare this flavorful meal with ease.
Prep Time
15
minutes
mins
Cook Time
25
minutes
mins
Total Time
40
minutes
mins
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Indian
Servings:
4
people
Calories:
671
kcal
Author:
Becky Hardin
Ingredients
2½
pounds
boneless skinless chicken thighs
cut into bite-sized pieces
salt and pepper
¼
cup
butter
divided
½
onion
chopped
½
teaspoon
salt
3
cloves
garlic
minced
1
1-inch piece of ginger
grated
1
tablespoon
garam masala
1
teaspoon
cumin
1
teaspoon
chili powder
1
teaspoon
paprika
15
ounces
tomato sauce
1 can
½
cup
chicken broth
1
cup
heavy cream
Instructions
Season the chicken with salt and pepper.
2½ pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs,
salt and pepper
On the Instant Pot, press the Sauté button.
Add in 2 tablespoons of butter.
¼ cup butter
Once melted, add in the onions, sprinkle with salt, and saute for a few minutes until softened.
½ onion,
½ teaspoon salt
Add in the garlic, ginger, and spices and cook for another minute.
3 cloves garlic,
1 1-inch piece of ginger,
1 tablespoon garam masala,
1 teaspoon cumin,
1 teaspoon chili powder,
1 teaspoon paprika
Add in the chicken and saute for a few minutes until browned.
Add in the tomato sauce and broth.
15 ounces tomato sauce,
½ cup chicken broth
Press the Cancel button.
Place the lid on the Instant Pot and press the Manual button.
Set the timer for 12 minutes.
Let the pressure release naturally.
Remove the lid from the pot, and stir in the remaining 2 tablespoons butter and heavy cream.
¼ cup butter,
1 cup heavy cream
Press the Saute button, and simmer the mixture for a few minutes to reduce the liquid and thicken the sauce.
Finish with a sprinkle of fresh cilantro. Serve with basmati rice and naan.
Notes
Storage:
Store Instant Pot butter chicken in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 days.
Nutrition
Calories:
671
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
6
g
|
Protein:
57
g
|
Fat:
46
g
|
Saturated Fat:
24
g
|
Trans Fat:
1
g
|
Cholesterol:
381
mg
|
Sodium:
1224
mg
|
Potassium:
919
mg
|
Fiber:
2
g
|
Sugar:
2
g
|
Vitamin A:
1822
IU
|
Vitamin C:
6
mg
|
Calcium:
88
mg
|
Iron:
3
mg