This Instant Pot butter chicken recipe is so flavorful and easy to make, it will definitely land on your weeknight meal list. In under an hour, you will have perfectly tender chicken covered in a rich curry sauce. Serve over basmati rice, with garlic naan on the side, to complete this yummy dish.

Quick Info

⏱️ 40 min • 🍽️ 4 servings • ⭐ 92%

Nutrition

594 cal • 63g protein • 28g carbs • 27g fat

Tags

[Dinner] • [Under 45 Minutes] • [Under 1 Hour] • [High-Protein] • [Low-Sugar] • [High-Fiber] • [Meal]

Ingredients

• 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs (about 10)
• 4 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
• Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 onion, finely chopped (1 cup)
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 2-inch piece ginger, peeled and minced
• 2 teaspoons paprika
• 1½ tablespoons garam masala
• 1 tablespoon curry powder
• 1 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes
• 1 cup plain whole milk yogurt
• Cooked basmati rice, for serving
• Naan, for serving
• Cilantro leaves, for garnish

Instructions Preview

1. On a cutting board, pat the chicken thighs…
2. Set Instant Pot to high on the sauté setti…
3. Add the remaining 3 teaspoons salt, the pa…

…and 7 more steps

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Recipe by: Katie Aubin, Karlee Rotoly • From: Tasty