Instant Pot Butter Chicken
Instant Pot Butter Chicken
5 from 1 vote
Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4
Our Instant Pot Butter Chicken recipe is a quick and easy way to enjoy rich, creamy curry at home. With tender chicken in a spiced tomato sauce, this dish brings restaurant-quality flavours in a fraction of the time.

Nutrition: per serving

Calories516kcal
Carbs14g
Fat41g
Saturates18g
Sugars4g
Protein24g
Fibre4g

Ingredients

  • 500 g Chicken Thighs
  • 1 tbsp Ghee
  • 1, Onion
  • 3, Garlic Cloves
  • 1 tbsp Ginger
  • 1 tbsp Garam Masala
  • 1 tbsp Ground Cumin
  • 1 tbsp Ground Coriander
  • 1 tbsp Paprika
  • 1/2 tbsp Turmeric Powder
  • 1/2 tbsp Chilli Powder
  • 400 g Chopped Tomatoes
  • 200 ml Single Cream
  • 100 ml Water
  • 2 tbsp Tomato Purée
  • 1 tbsp Lemon Juice
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 handful Fresh Coriander

Instructions

  • Set the Instant Pot to ‘Sauté’ mode. Add the ghee, then the chopped onions. Sauté for 3–4 minutes until golden.
  • Stir in the minced garlic and grated ginger. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  • Add the garam masala, ground cumin, ground coriander, paprika, turmeric, and chilli powder. Stir well to coat the onions and release the spices’ aroma.
  • Add the chicken thighs to the pot and cook for 2–3 minutes until they are lightly browned on all sides.
  • Pour in the chopped tomatoes, tomato purée, lemon juice, and water. Stir to combine and ensure the chicken is fully covered by the sauce.
  • Cancel ‘Sauté’ mode, secure the Instant Pot lid, and set it to ‘Pressure Cook’ (High) for 10 minutes.
  • After the cooking time, perform a quick pressure release. Open the lid, stir in the single cream, and adjust salt to taste.
  • Set the Instant Pot to ‘Sauté’ again and simmer the sauce for 5 minutes to thicken it slightly.
  • Garnish with freshly chopped coriander before serving.

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