Instant Pot® Butter Chicken from Frozen

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When I wanted butter chicken, but my chicken was frozen, I used my favorite butter chicken recipe (Easy Indian Butter chicken on this site) with some slight changes and pressure cooked it. I like serving this with naan or cooked rice.

Submitted by Anonymous

Published on April 2, 2020

Prep Time:

10 mins

Cook Time:

45 mins

Additional Time:

20 mins

Total Time:

1 hr 15 mins

Servings:

3

Yield:

3 servings

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Ingredients

6 tablespoons salted butter, divided
3 cloves garlic, minced
⅓ cup diced onion
9 ounces frozen cubed chicken
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
¼ cup heavy whipping cream
1 tablespoon tandoori seasoning
2 teaspoons garam masala
1 pinch cayenne pepper
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro, or to taste

Directions

Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®), select Saute function, and add butter. Add onion and garlic to melted butter; saute until fragrant, 3 to 5 minutes. Add frozen chicken, then pour tomato sauce on top. Hit Cancel.
Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 30 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, for 15 minutes. Then use the quick-release method to release remaining pressure, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.
Add whipping cream, tandoori seasoning, garam masala, and cayenne pepper; stir to combine. Serve immediately garnished with cilantro.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

400	Calories
33g	Fat
10g	Carbs
19g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 3
Calories 400
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 33g	42%
Saturated Fat 20g	100%
Cholesterol 132mg	44%
Sodium 610mg	27%
Total Carbohydrate 10g	3%
Dietary Fiber 3g	10%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 19g	38%
Vitamin C 12mg	13%
Calcium 72mg	6%
Iron 2mg	9%
Potassium 474mg	10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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