Instant Pot Butter Chicken Recipe

Recipe By The Spruce Eats

If you polled a crowd on what their favorite indian dishes were, you would probably find butter chicken up at the top. A much-loved indian dish, it originated in the 1950s in a delhi restaurant. The rich combination of butter, spices, tomato, and cream makes a velvety sauce that has become a worldwide favorite. The complex flavors come from a variety of spices, which include garam masala, cumin, and coriander. Garlic and ginger add to that flavor and the finishing touch of butter and cream gives the dish its signature texture. While many butter chicken recipes begin with a yogurt and spice marinade for the chicken, this pressure cooker version requires very little prep time. Boneless chicken thighs are used in this dish because of their excellent tender texture, but feel free to make the dish with boneless chicken breasts. Serve this delicious butter chicken with white or brown rice, naan bread, and yogurt, if desired.

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27minstotal
12minsPrep
15minsCook
27m.total
12m.Prep
15m.Cook
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Ingredients for Instant Pot Butter Chicken Recipe

  • 1 tablespoon Ghee
  • 0.17 Large Onion
  • 0.67 Cloves Garlic
  • 0.17 tablespoon Ginger
  • 0.17 tablespoon Garam Masala
  • 0.17 teaspoon Ground turmeric
  • 0.17 teaspoon Ground Paprika
  • 0.17 teaspoon Kosher salt
  • 0.08 teaspoon Ground coriander
  • 0.08 teaspoon Ground Cumin
  • 1/25 teaspoon Ground cayenne pepper
  • 0.06 cup Unsalted low sodium chicken stock
  • 0.33 can Diced Tomatoes
  • 1/4-0.33 pound Boneless chicken thighs
  • 0.67 tablespoon Tomato paste
  • 0.11 cup Heavy cream
Nutrition
value
301
calories per serving
21 g Fat27 g Protein3 g Carbs3 g FiberOther

Current Totals

  • Fat
    21g
  • Protein
    27g
  • Carbs
    3g
  • Fiber
    3g

MacroNutrients

  • Carbs
    3g
  • Protein
    27g
  • Fiber
    3g

Fats

  • Fat
    21g

Vitamins & Minerals

  • Calcium
    62mg
  • Iron
    3mg
  • Vitamin A
    529mcg
  • Vitamin B1
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B2
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B3
    8mg
  • Vitamin B6
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B9
    34mcg
  • Vitamin B12
    0mcg
  • Vitamin C
    11mg
  • Vitamin E
    1mg
  • Copper
    < 1mcg
  • Magnesium
    67mg
  • Manganese
    2mg
  • Phosphorus
    283mg
  • Selenium
    28mcg
  • Zinc
    2mg
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. All nutritional information presented are estimates and not meant to substitute professional dietary advice or treatment
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Recipe By The Spruce Eats