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easy chicken tikka masala
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Delicious and Easy Chicken Tikka Masala Instant Pot & Slow Cooker

Easy and flavorful Indian Chicken Tikka Masala made easy in the instant pot or slow cooker.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time7 minutes
Total Time17 minutes
Keyword: easy chicken recipe, gluten free recipe, instant pot recipe, slow cooker recipe
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Michelle Marine

Ingredients

  • 2 TBS butter
  • 1/2 onion finely chopped
  • 3 cloves fresh garlic minced
  • 1- inch piece fresh ginger peeled and grated
  • 2 tsp ground cumin
  • 2 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp ground turmeric
  • Big pinch of cayenne
  • 1 tbs honey to cut the acidity
  • 28 ounces crushed or diced tomatoes with juice
  • 4 medium chicken breasts or thighs ~1 1/2 to 2 lbs
  • 1/2 cup chicken stock
  • 1/2 tsp REAL salt
  • 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream half and half works just fine too
  • juice of 1 lemon

Instructions

Using the Instant Pot

  • Preheat the Saute feature on the Instant Pot and add butter. After it's melted and nice and sizzly, add the onion, garlic, and ginger. Cook for 3-4 minutes until the onion is translucent.
  • Select Cancel, and add the cumin, paprika, turmeric, cayenne, salt and pepper. Stir well, then add honey, tomatoes, chicken, and broth.
  • Select Manual and cook on high heat for 7 minutes.
  • Once cooking is complete, quickly release the pressure. Remove chicken and chop or shred.
  • Select Saute and simmer for 4-5 minutes. Add cream and chicken.
  • Add lemon juice and stir. Add more salt and pepper as needed.

Using a Slow Cooker

  • Heat butter in a small pan over medium high heat. Saute garlic, onion, and ginger for 4-5 minutes until the onion is translucent.
  • Put all ingredients except cream and lemon juice in a slow cooker.
  • Cook on high for 4-5 hours or on low for 8 hours.
  • Season as needed and enjoy.

Notes

Cooking time changes if you make this in the slow cooker.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cup each