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Instant Pot Butter Chicken

Restaurant Style Butter Chicken made at home in under 30 minutes! 

Cuisine Indian
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 6

Ingredients

  • 3 tbsp Butter (unsalted)
  • 8 cloves Garlic (minced)
  • 2 tsp Fresh Ginger (minced)
  • 3 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 packet Butter Chicken Seasoning (or follow recipe for spice mix below)
  • 2 lbs Chicken thighs (boneless, chopped)
  • 1/2 cup Water
  • 1 cup Fresh Milk
  • 1/2 cup Cream
  • 2 tbsp Parsley

Spice Mix

  • 3 tsp Garam Masala
  • 1 tbsp Coriander (ground)
  • 1 tsp Cumin (ground)
  • 1 tbsp Smoked Paprika
  • 1 tsp Turmeric
  • 1 tsp Salt

Instructions

  1. Turn on Instant Pot and set to Saute setting. 

  2. Add butter and let melt, then add ginger and garlic and let cook 1-3 min until garlic become aromatic. 

  3. Add water, milk and tomato paste and mix together until the tomato past is completely mixed into the liquid. 

  4. Add spices, mix together well, and let simmer together 3-5 minutes. 

  5. Add Chicken and stir everything together. Liquid should completely cover the chicken so add more water if needed. 

  6. Close the Instant Pot Lid, set settings to Poultry and choose 10 minutes. 

  7. Once the Instant Pot Cycles are complete, carefully release pressure. Open lid and mix in cream. 

  8. Let sit for a few minutes to let thicken. You can turn the saute setting back on if you want to make sure to keep food warm. 

  9. You're now ready to serve with warm rice and naan. 

  10. ENJOY!