Chicken Tikka Masala Instant Pot

Ingredients

1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs; chopped into bite-size pieces
1 cup plain greek yogurt
1 Tbsp garam masala
1 Tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp black pepper
1/4 tsp ground ginger
15 oz canned tomato sauce
5 cloves of garlic, minced
4 tsp garam masala
1/2 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp turmeric
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp cayenne
1 cup heavy whipping cream

Directions

  1. Marinating the chicken: Combine all marinade ingredients (minus the chicken) in a bowl and mix well. Add chicken chunks and coat with the marinade. Let sit in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
  2. Pressure cooker saute mode: Select the saute mode on the pressure cooker for medium heat. When it has reached temperature, add chicken chunks (along with any marinade sticking to them) to the pressure cooker. Saute until the chicken is cooked on all sides, about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Turn off the saute mode.
  3. Pressure cooker high pressure mode: Add all of the sauce ingredients except the cream to the pressure cooker, over the chicken, and stir. Secure and seal the lid. Select the manual mode to cook for 10 minutes at high pressure. Use the quick steam release handle to release pressure.
  4. Pressure cooker saute mode: Select the saute mode on the pressure cooker for low heat. When it has reached temperature, add cream to the pot, stirring with the other ingredients. Simmer until the sauce is thickened to your liking, a few minutes.
  5. Serving: Serve with basmati rice or naan. Garnish with cilantro.

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