Instant Pot Butter Chicken: An Amazing Ultimate Recipe
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 0 hours
Ingredients
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
- 2 teaspoons garam masala
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder (adjust to taste)
- 1 can (14 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- Salt to taste
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish
- Cooked basmati rice or naan, for serving
Instructions
Creating Instant Pot Butter Chicken is easy and simple with these straightforward steps:
- Sauté Onions: Turn the Instant Pot to sauté mode and add vegetable oil. Once heated, add chopped onions and sauté until translucent.
- Add Garlic and Ginger: Stir in minced garlic and fresh ginger; cook for about 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add Spices: Mix in garam masala, turmeric, cumin, and chili powder. Sauté for another minute to bloom the spices.
- Cook Chicken: Add chicken pieces to the pot, stirring thoroughly to coat them in the spice mixture.
- Pour Tomatoes: Add the crushed tomatoes and stir to combine. Scrape any stuck bits from the bottom of the pot.
- Pressure Cook: Close the Instant Pot lid and set it to pressure cook on high for 10 minutes.
- Release Pressure: Once the cooking time is complete, let the pressure release naturally for about 5-10 minutes before performing a quick release.
- Add Cream and Butter: Open the lid and stir in the heavy cream and butter. Mix until creamy and smooth. Adjust salt to taste.
- Garnish: Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro on top.
Following these steps will walk you through creating an incredible butter chicken dish effortlessly.