1 14-ounce can tomatoes
5-6 cloves garlic
1-2 teaspoons minced ginger
1 teaspoon turmeric
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon garam masala
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs (or use breast, bone-in, or whatever works for you; if frozen, add 1-2 minutes to total time)
To finish:
4 ounces butter, cut into cubes (use coconut oil if dairy free)
4 ounces heavy cream (use full-fat coconut milk if dairy free)
1 teaspoon garam masala
1/4-1/2 cup chopped cilantro
Place all ingredients into an instant pot in the order listed, except for the butter, cream and 1 teaspoon of the garam masala, mixing the sauce well before you place the chicken on top of the sauce.
If chicken is frozen, push it into the sauce a bit so it defrosts better.
Close the cooker and set for 10 minutes on high, and let it release pressure naturally for 10 minutes.
After that, release all remaining pressure.
Open up the pot and remove the chicken carefully and set aside.
Blend together all the ingredients, preferably using an immersion blender.
Add the cut up butter, cream, cilantro, and garam masala and stir until well incorporated.
You might want to let the sauce cool just a little before adding the butter and the cream.
Adding it into the boiling sauce will make your sauce very thin.
If that happens, just put it in the fridge for a little and let it thicken up.
It should be thick enough to coat the back of a spoon.
Take out half the sauce and freeze for later or store in the fridge for 2-3 days.
Add the chicken back in and heat through.
Break it up into smaller pieces if you need but don't shred it.
Serve over rice, or zucchini noodles.
Servings
Makes 4 servings
Nutrition Facts
Nutrition Per Serving - Calories: 410; Total Fat: 32g (Saturated Fat: 19g); Cholesterol: 180mg; Sodium: 730mg; Total Carbohydrates: 8g (Dietary Fiber: 2g, Sugars: 4g); Protein: 26g
*Nutrition information is provided as a general estimate only and may not be accurate. Variations may occur based on ingredient brands and preparation methods. Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Nutrition information is based on available nutrient data.