Instant Pot Indian Chicken Recipes
There is nothing like the delicious flavors of Indian cuisine for a flavorful meal. Indian food is rich in spices, making it one of the most beloved cuisines in the world. But if you want to enjoy the flavors of India at home, cooking a meal can be time-consuming. With the Instant Pot, however, you can now make delicious Indian chicken recipes in a fraction of the time. Read on to learn how to make three of our favorite Indian chicken recipes in your Instant Pot.
1. Tandoori Chicken
Description
Tandoori chicken is a classic Indian dish that is usually cooked in a clay oven called a tandoor. The chicken is marinated in a special blend of spices, yogurt, and lemon juice. The combination of the spices, yogurt, and lemon juice gives the chicken a wonderfully aromatic and flavorful taste. The Instant Pot allows you to recreate this classic dish with ease.
Prep Time
30 minutes
Cook Time
20 minutes
Ingredients
-2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
-3 tablespoons olive oil
-1/2 cup plain yogurt
-1 tablespoon garlic paste
-1 tablespoon ginger paste
-1 teaspoon cumin
-1 teaspoon coriander
-1 teaspoon garam masala
-1 teaspoon paprika
-1/2 teaspoon chili powder
-1/2 teaspoon turmeric
-1 lemon, juiced
-Salt, to taste
Instructions
1. In a small bowl, mix together the olive oil, yogurt, garlic paste, ginger paste, cumin, coriander, garam masala, paprika, chili powder, turmeric, and lemon juice.
2. Place the chicken breasts in an even layer in your Instant Pot.
3. Pour the marinade over the chicken and toss to coat.
4. Place the lid on the Instant Pot and set it to “Manual” for 20 minutes.
5. Once the timer goes off, allow the pressure to naturally release for 10 minutes.
6. Carefully open the lid and transfer the chicken to a plate.
7. Serve with steamed rice and vegetables.
Equipment
-Instant Pot
-Small bowl
-Measuring spoons
-Lemon juicer
Notes
Make sure to use boneless, skinless chicken breasts for this recipe.
Nutrition: Per Serving
Calories: 256
Fat: 11g
Carbohydrates: 4g
Protein: 34g
Recipe Tips
-If you don’t have all of the spices on hand, you can use a pre-mixed tandoori spice blend.
-If you don’t have garlic or ginger paste, you can use minced garlic and fresh ginger instead.
-Serve the chicken with steamed rice and your favorite vegetables.
-Garnish with fresh cilantro and a wedge of lemon for added flavor.
-If you want the chicken to be spicier, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the marinade.
-If you want to add more flavor to the dish, add a tablespoon of butter to the Instant Pot before cooking.
-Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
-Reheat the leftovers in a microwave or in the Instant Pot on the “Sauté” setting.
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