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Butter Chicken in Instant Pot Easy Creamy Recipe Ready in 30 Minutes

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A quick and creamy butter chicken recipe made in the Instant Pot, ready in about 30 minutes with simple ingredients and rich flavor.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced (about 1 tablespoon)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
  • 1 cup canned crushed tomatoes
  • 3/4 cup heavy cream
  • 2 teaspoons garam masala
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • Salt to taste
  • 1/2 cup water or chicken broth

Instructions

  1. Prep your ingredients by chopping the onion finely, mincing the garlic and ginger, and measuring out the spices.
  2. Turn the Instant Pot to sauté mode and melt the butter. Add the onion and cook for about 4 minutes until translucent and sweet-smelling.
  3. Add garlic and ginger and cook for 1 more minute, stirring constantly.
  4. Sprinkle in garam masala, cumin, and chili powder. Stir for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  5. Add chicken thighs to the pot and stir to coat with the spice mixture.
  6. Pour in crushed tomatoes and water or broth, scraping the bottom to loosen any browned bits.
  7. Seal the Instant Pot lid and cook on high pressure for 10 minutes. Quick release the pressure once done.
  8. Open the lid and stir in the heavy cream. Let the sauce simmer on sauté mode for 2-3 minutes to thicken slightly and meld flavors.
  9. Taste and adjust salt as needed. Serve immediately over rice or with naan.

Notes

Do not skip sautéing the spices to avoid a dull sauce. Use chicken thighs for juiciness and tenderness. Add cream off heat slowly to prevent sauce separation. Adjust chili powder to taste. For dairy-free, substitute butter with coconut oil and heavy cream with coconut cream.

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