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Instant Pot Butter Chicken

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A creamy and aromatic butter chicken made effortlessly in the Instant Pot, packed with flavor and perfect for a comforting meal.

Ingredients

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  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 5 cloves garlic, minced (about 5 teaspoons)
  • 2-inch fresh ginger root, grated (about 2 tablespoons)
  • 2 teaspoons garam masala
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • ½ teaspoon chili powder (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon salt (adjust as needed)
  • 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, diced
  • 1 15-ounce can tomato sauce or passata
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream, coconut milk, or half-and-half
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, mint, or cilantro for garnish

Instructions

  1. Set the Instant Pot to Sauté and melt the butter. Add minced garlic and grated ginger. Cook for about 1 minute until fragrant.
  2. Stir in the garam masala, cumin, smoked paprika, turmeric, chili powder, and salt. Cook for 1 minute to toast the spices, adding water to deglaze if necessary.
  3. Pour in the tomato sauce and ¼ cup of water. Turn off the Sauté function.
  4. Add the diced chicken thighs and mix well to coat them with the sauce.
  5. Secure the lid, set the vent to SEALING, and select Pressure Cook on high pressure for 6 minutes.
  6. Once the cooking time is complete, carefully perform a quick release of steam.
  7. Remove the lid and switch back to Sauté mode. Stir in the heavy cream and adjust salt to taste.
  8. Serve hot over rice, garnished with fresh parsley, mint, or cilantro.

Notes

For a lighter dish, use coconut milk instead of heavy cream. You can also adjust spice levels to taste.

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