Instant Pot Butter Chicken
I'm a big fan of butter chicken so I'm excited that now I can make it at home. I still want to tweak this recipe slightly, but it's well on it's way.
What you will need
1 tsp (6 g) salt
1 Tbsp (8 g) crushed garlic
1 Tbsp (6 g) grated ginger
14 oz (400 g) diced tomatoes
1 tsp (2 g) chili powder
1 tsp (2 g) garam masala
1 tsp (2 g) ground cumin
1 Tbsp (9 g) turmeric
2 lb (1 kg) boneless skinless chicken thighs
4 ounces (115 g) butter, cut into cubes
¾ cup (180 g) heavy cream
FOR SERVING
16 oz microwavable rice
(Nutritional facts 202 calories, 13.7 g fat, 10.8 g carbohydrates, 8.75 g protein, 55 mg cholesterol, 242 mg sodium)How to cook
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![](https://craftlog.global.ssl.fastly.net/m/ve/b64-8037310-1581537651022-b3B0aW1pemVGb3I9ZGVza3RvcGhoZCZsYW5ndWFnZVRhZz1lbi1VUyZyZW5kZXJDbGlwU3RhcnQ9MSZyZW5kZXJDbGlwU2l6ZT0x.jpg)
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![the pot along with the salt and the canned diced tomatoes.](https://craftlog.global.ssl.fastly.net/m/ve/b64-8037310-1581537651022-b3B0aW1pemVGb3I9ZGVza3RvcGhoZCZsYW5ndWFnZVRhZz1lbi1VUyZyZW5kZXJDbGlwU3RhcnQ9MiZyZW5kZXJDbGlwU2l6ZT0z.jpg)
Start out by collecting your crushed garlic and grated ginger. Add them to the pot along with the salt and the canned diced tomatoes.
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![ult to find. A different chili powder will work if you use a little extra, but the Himalayan chili is totally worth hunting around. It has a unique flavor.](https://craftlog.global.ssl.fastly.net/m/ve/b64-8037310-1581537651022-b3B0aW1pemVGb3I9ZGVza3RvcGhoZCZsYW5ndWFnZVRhZz1lbi1VUyZyZW5kZXJDbGlwU3RhcnQ9NSZyZW5kZXJDbGlwU2l6ZT0z.jpg)
Add the spices. I mention Himalayan chili, and that can sometimes be difficult to find. A different chili powder will work if you use a little extra, but the Himalayan chili is totally worth hunting around. It has a unique flavor.
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![can keep the chicken in whole pieces if you like.](https://craftlog.global.ssl.fastly.net/m/ve/b64-8037310-1581537651022-b3B0aW1pemVGb3I9ZGVza3RvcGhoZCZsYW5ndWFnZVRhZz1lbi1VUyZyZW5kZXJDbGlwU3RhcnQ9OCZyZW5kZXJDbGlwU2l6ZT0y.jpg)
Dump in the chicken. I cut it up first to make it easier to serve, but you can keep the chicken in whole pieces if you like.
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![time to 10 minutes. Hit start.](https://craftlog.global.ssl.fastly.net/m/ve/b64-8037310-1581537651022-b3B0aW1pemVGb3I9ZGVza3RvcGhoZCZsYW5ndWFnZVRhZz1lbi1VUyZyZW5kZXJDbGlwU3RhcnQ9MTAmcmVuZGVyQ2xpcFNpemU9Mw==.jpg)
Put the lid on and lock it down. Select the pressure mode and then set the time to 10 minutes. Hit start.
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![tes). Tap the button to release the pressure. Watch out for the hot steam.](https://craftlog.global.ssl.fastly.net/m/ve/b64-8037310-1581537651022-b3B0aW1pemVGb3I9ZGVza3RvcGhoZCZsYW5ndWFnZVRhZz1lbi1VUyZyZW5kZXJDbGlwU3RhcnQ9MTMmcmVuZGVyQ2xpcFNpemU9MQ==.jpg)
When the cooking cycle is complete, let it rest for a little bit (5-10 minutes). Tap the button to release the pressure. Watch out for the hot steam.
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![he lid. Move the chicken pieces to a dish so you can perform the next step.](https://craftlog.global.ssl.fastly.net/m/ve/b64-8037310-1581537651022-b3B0aW1pemVGb3I9ZGVza3RvcGhoZCZsYW5ndWFnZVRhZz1lbi1VUyZyZW5kZXJDbGlwU3RhcnQ9MTQmcmVuZGVyQ2xpcFNpemU9Mg==.jpg)
When the steam stops flowing and the safety lock releases, you can remove the lid. Move the chicken pieces to a dish so you can perform the next step.
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![s. If you don't have an immersion blender you can transfer the sauce to a blender or just stir in the butter and cream instead. Your sauce will just be a little chunkier.](https://craftlog.global.ssl.fastly.net/m/ve/b64-8037310-1581537651022-b3B0aW1pemVGb3I9ZGVza3RvcGhoZCZsYW5ndWFnZVRhZz1lbi1VUyZyZW5kZXJDbGlwU3RhcnQ9MTYmcmVuZGVyQ2xpcFNpemU9Mg==.jpg)
Blend in the butter and the cream. An immersion blender works great for this. If you don't have an immersion blender you can transfer the sauce to a blender or just stir in the butter and cream instead. Your sauce will just be a little chunkier.
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![](https://craftlog.global.ssl.fastly.net/m/ve/b64-8037310-1581537651022-b3B0aW1pemVGb3I9ZGVza3RvcGhoZCZsYW5ndWFnZVRhZz1lbi1VUyZyZW5kZXJDbGlwU3RhcnQ9MTgmcmVuZGVyQ2xpcFNpemU9MQ==.jpg)
Move the chicken pieces back into the pot.
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![](https://craftlog.global.ssl.fastly.net/m/ve/b64-8037310-1581537651022-b3B0aW1pemVGb3I9ZGVza3RvcGhoZCZsYW5ndWFnZVRhZz1lbi1VUyZyZW5kZXJDbGlwU3RhcnQ9MTkmcmVuZGVyQ2xpcFNpemU9MQ==.jpg)
Check your seasoning and serve with some nice basmati rice.
How to Crush Garlic
Basic cooking techniques. Using the side of your knife.