Description
Experience the rich, aromatic flavors of Indian cuisine with this Instant Pot Butter Chicken. Tender chicken thighs simmer in a creamy coconut sauce infused with warm spices, making it the perfect dish for busy weeknights or cozy gatherings. With minimal prep and maximum flavor, this recipe will transport your taste buds straight to the streets of India, all from the comfort of your home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, minced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup full-fat coconut milk
- 1 cup tomato puree
- 2 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp turmeric
- 2 tsp garam masala
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping chicken into bite-sized pieces and mincing garlic and ginger.
- In the Instant Pot on sauté mode, melt butter and add minced garlic and ginger; sauté until fragrant.
- Add chicken thighs and cook until lightly browned.
- Stir in tomato puree, coconut milk, cumin, turmeric, and garam masala until well combined.
- Seal the lid and cook on high pressure for 10 minutes. Allow for a natural release for 5 minutes before quick-releasing any remaining steam.
- Stir in chopped cilantro before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Pressure Cooking
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 100mg