Instant Pot Butter Chicken

Ingredients

• •2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs (cut into pieces)
• •3 tablespoons butter
• •1 large yellow onion (diced)
• •4 cloves garlic (minced)
• •1 tablespoon fresh ginger (grated)
• •2 teaspoons garam masala
• •1 teaspoon curry powder
• •1 teaspoon cumin
• •1/2 teaspoon turmeric
• •1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
• •1/2 cup heavy cream
• •1 teaspoon salt
• •for serving basmati rice
• •for garnish fresh cilantro

Instructions

1. Set Instant Pot to Sauté mode. Melt butter and cook onion until softened, about 3 minutes.
2. Add garlic and ginger, cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
3. Stir in garam masala, curry powder, cumin, and turmeric. Cook for 30 seconds.
4. Add tomato sauce and salt. Stir well, scraping up any bits from the bottom.
5. Add chicken pieces and stir to coat with the sauce.
6. Lock the lid, set valve to sealing. Cook on High Pressure for 8 minutes.
7. Quick release the pressure. Stir in heavy cream and let sit for 2-3 minutes.
8. Serve over basmati rice, garnished with fresh cilantro and a side of warm naan bread.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Instant Pot Butter Chicken?

Instant Pot Butter Chicken takes about 30 minutes total (10 minutes prep, 10 minutes cook time).

How many servings does Instant Pot Butter Chicken make?

This recipe makes 6 servings. You can easily scale the ingredients up or down.

What type of cuisine is Instant Pot Butter Chicken?

Instant Pot Butter Chicken is an Indian dish, typically served as a dinner entrée.

What are the main ingredients in Instant Pot Butter Chicken?

The key ingredients include boneless skinless chicken thighs, butter, yellow onion, garlic, fresh ginger, and 9 more ingredients.