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Instant Pot Butter Chicken

A rich and creamy Indian-inspired chicken dish made quickly in the Instant Pot with bold spices and a buttery tomato sauce.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Indian, Indian-inspired
Calories: 430
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 500 g chicken
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 onion
  • 3 garlic cloves
  • 1 tsp ginger
  • 1 cup tomato puree
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • ½ cup yogurt optional
  • 1 tsp garam masala
  • ½ tsp turmeric
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • Salt to taste
  • 1 tsp sugar optional
  • 1 tbsp oil

Method
 

  1. Sauté onion, garlic, ginger
  2. Add tomato puree and spices
  3. Add chicken
  4. Pressure cook 8–10 minutes
  5. Release pressure
  6. Stir in cream
  7. Simmer and serve

Notes

Blend sauce for smoother texture. Adjust spice level as needed.