Instant Pot Chicken Tikka Masala
Ingredients
- 2 lbboneless skinless chicken breast
- 1 smallonion
chopped
- ½yellow bell pepper
chopped
- 2 tbspbutter or ghee for whole30
- 1 tspcumin
- 1 tspcoriander
- 2 tspgaram masala
- 1 tspturmeric
- ¼ tspcayenne pepper
- 1 ½ tspsea salt
- 15 ozcan diced tomatoes
- ½ cfull fat coconut milk
- 3 clovesgarlic
minced
- 1 tspgrated fresh ginger
Directions
- 1
Set your Instant Pot to Saute. Add butter, onion, and yellow peppers and cook for 3-4 minutes until veggies start to soften.
- 2
Add garlic, ginger, spices and salt and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes.
- 3
Add tomatoes and coconut milk and stir well to combine. Place chicken on top of mixture. Close the lid and set to Poultry (or Manual setting for 15 minutes).
- 4
When cycle is complete, remove chicken and shred. Using an immersion hand blender, puree the sauce. Add the chicken back to the sauce and adjust seasoning to taste.
For the slow cooker
- 1
Combine onion, yellow pepper, spices, salt, tomatoes, and coconut milk in a slow cooker. Place chicken on top. Cook on High 3-4 hours or Low for 6-8 hours. Remove chicken and shred. Puree sauce using an immersion hand blender and return chicken to the slow cooker.
Instant Pot Chicken Tikka Masala
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About this Recipe
Craving the rich, comforting flavors of Chicken Tikka Masala while adhering to a Whole30 or Paleo lifestyle? This Instant Pot Chicken Tikka Masala recipe delivers a deeply satisfying and flavorful main course that feels indulgent, yet perfectly aligns with your dietary goals. Prepare for an authentic taste experience without the fuss.
This recipe shines by harnessing the power of the Instant Pot, transforming simple ingredients into a complex, aromatic dish with remarkable ease. The careful balance of warm spices like cumin, coriander, garam masala, and turmeric creates a signature tikka masala flavor profile, while the use of ghee and full-fat coconut milk ensures a creamy, rich sauce that is entirely Whole30 compliant. It’s a testament to how healthy eating can be both convenient and incredibly delicious.
Prepare to delight in tender, succulent chicken breast enveloped in a luscious, vibrant sauce. Each bite offers a harmonious blend of savory notes from the chicken, the subtle sweetness of diced tomatoes, and the creamy richness of coconut milk, all uplifted by fresh garlic and ginger. The mild warmth from cayenne pepper adds a gentle kick, making every mouthful comforting and satisfying. This naturally dairy-free and gluten-free dish is perfect for a cozy evening in.
For those who appreciate a bit more zing, feel free to increase the cayenne pepper to suit your personal preference. If you’re not following a Whole30 plan, you can opt for regular butter instead of ghee for cooking. The recipe specifies boneless, skinless chicken breast, which cooks up wonderfully tender in the Instant Pot.
This Instant Pot Chicken Tikka Masala makes an ideal weeknight dinner, offering restaurant-quality flavor in your own kitchen. Serve it alongside cauliflower rice or steamed green beans for a complete Whole30 meal, or with fluffy basmati rice for a heartier, non-Whole30 option.