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Instant Pot Chicken Tikka

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PREP TIME
10 min
COOKING TIME
30 min
TOTAL TIME
105 min
SERVINGS
4 servings
Dinner
Instant Pot Chicken Tikka
Ingredients
  • 1 pound boneless chicken breasts, cut into 2-inch pieces
  • 1 cup plain yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon garam masala
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 pinch ground ginger
  • 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons garam masala
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup heavy cream
Instructions
1
Combine the chicken with a mixture of yogurt, garam masala, lemon juice, cayenne pepper, and grated ginger in a bowl; thoroughly blend until the chicken is evenly coated. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld together.
2
Next, activate a versatile pressure cooking device such as an Instant Pot and switch it to the Sauté mode. Add the marinated chicken into the pot, then continue cooking until it becomes tender and falls apart easily with occasional stirring, approximately 5 minutes.
3
In a separate step, combine the tomato sauce, minced garlic, garam masala, paprika, turmeric, and salt in the pot; stir until everything is well incorporated. Close and secure the lid of the pressure cooker, then select the high-pressure setting according to the manufacturer's guidelines. Set a timer for 10 minutes, but keep in mind that it may take around 10 to 15 minutes for the pressure to build up.
4
Once the pressure has been released carefully using the quick-release method, as instructed by the manufacturer's guidelines, approximately 5 minutes will pass. Remove the lid and switch to the Sauté function again. Pour in a generous amount of cream; stir everything well together. Finally, continue simmering until the sauce has thickened to your desired consistency, around 4 minutes.