Name: Instant Pot Chicken Tikka Masala with Coconut Milk
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: indian
Ingredients: 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs cut into chunks; 1 large onion finely chopped; 4 garlic cloves minced; 1 tbsp fresh ginger grated; 1 1/2 cups tomato puree or crushed tomatoes; 1 cup full fat coconut milk; 2 tbsp olive oil or ghee; 1 1/2 tsp garam masala; 1 tsp ground cumin; 1 tsp ground coriander; 1 tsp paprika or mild chili powder; 1/2 tsp turmeric; salt to taste; 1 tbsp lemon juice; fresh cilantro for garnish

Description

This creamy Instant Pot Chicken Tikka Masala with Coconut Milk delivers bold spices and tender chicken in under an hour. It’s a simple weeknight comfort meal that combines authentic flavor with modern convenience.

Ingredients

Scale

2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs cut into chunks

1 large onion finely chopped

4 garlic cloves minced

1 tbsp fresh ginger grated

1 1/2 cups tomato puree or crushed tomatoes

1 cup full fat coconut milk

2 tbsp olive oil or ghee

1 1/2 tsp garam masala

1 tsp ground cumin

1 tsp ground coriander

1 tsp paprika or mild chili powder

1/2 tsp turmeric

salt to taste

1 tbsp lemon juice

fresh cilantro for garnish

Instructions

1. Set Instant Pot to Sauté and heat olive oil or ghee

2. Add chopped onion and cook until golden brown

3. Stir in garlic and ginger and cook until fragrant

4. Add garam masala cumin coriander paprika turmeric and salt and toast for 30 seconds

5. Pour in tomato puree and scrape bottom to deglaze

6. Add chicken pieces and a splash of water or broth

7. Seal lid and cook on high pressure for 8 minutes

8. Allow natural release for 5 minutes then quick release remaining pressure

9. Switch to Sauté Low and stir in coconut milk

10. Simmer until sauce thickens slightly then stir in lemon juice

11. Garnish with cilantro and serve over rice or with naan

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: main course
Method: pressure cooking
Cuisine: indian

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 450
Sugar: 6
Sodium: 600
Fat: 25
Saturated Fat: 15
Unsaturated Fat: 8
Trans Fat: 0
Carbohydrates: 20
Fiber: 3
Protein: 30
Cholesterol: 85

Keywords: instant pot, chicken tikka masala, coconut milk, weeknight dinner, pressure cooker, creamy curry, indian recipes