Instant Pot Butter Chicken Recipe Guide

This Instant Pot Butter Chicken is a rich and creamy dish that is perfect for a quick and delicious meal. Made with tender chicken thighs, aromatic spices, and a luscious sauce, it's sure to be a family favorite.

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Prep Time 15 mins

Cook Time 20 mins

Total Time 35 mins

Course Main Course

Cuisine Indian

Servings servings

Calories 420 kcal

Equipment

Instant Pot

Ingredients:

1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs cut into bite-sized pieces
1 onion finely chopped
3 cloves garlic minced
1 inch piece of ginger grated
1 can diced tomatoes 14 oz
0.5 cup chicken broth
0.25 cup butter
0.25 cup heavy cream
1 tablespoon garam masala
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon paprika
Salt and pepper to taste
Fresh cilantro for garnish

Instructions:

Set the Instant Pot to sauté mode and melt the butter. Add the onions, garlic, and ginger, and cook until softened.
Add the chicken pieces and cook until browned on all sides.
Stir in the diced tomatoes, chicken broth, garam masala, turmeric, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper.
Close the Instant Pot lid and set to high pressure for 10 minutes.
Once done, do a quick pressure release and stir in the heavy cream.
Serve the butter chicken over rice, garnished with fresh cilantro.

Nutrition value:

Calories: 420kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 32gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 180mgSodium: 680mgPotassium: 620mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 90mgIron: 3mg

Keywords:

Keyword Butter Chicken, Chicken Recipe, Instant Pot

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