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Instant Pot Chicken with Fire-Roasted Tomatoes


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  • Author: Chef John
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten-Free

Description

This Instant Pot recipe combines tender chicken thighs with fire-roasted crushed tomatoes, ginger, garlic, and a rich cream sauce, served over rice.


Ingredients

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  • 14 ounces fire-roasted crushed tomatoes
  • 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 teaspoon garam masala
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt (optional)
  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into cubes
  • ¼ cup heavy cream
  • 2 cups fully cooked rice
  • Fresh lime juice, chopped fresh cilantro, and/or naan bread, optional

Instructions

  1. Stir together the tomatoes, ginger, garlic, garam masala, and salt (if using) in the Instant Pot.
  2. Nestle the chicken into the tomato mixture. Lock the lid and set to cook on high pressure for 10 minutes.
  3. When cooking is complete, press ‘cancel’ and let the pressure naturally release for 10 minutes, then carefully quick-release any remaining pressure. (There may not be any.)
  4. Remove the cooked chicken from the pot and chop with a pair of kitchen scissors, or shred with two forks.
  5. Stir in the butter and cream. Return the chicken to the pot.
  6. Serve over rice with plain yogurt, chopped or thinly sliced cucumbers, lime juice, cilantro, and/or naan bread as desired.

Notes

  • This dish is versatile; feel free to adjust the spice levels by adding chili peppers if desired.
  • Adding yogurt or cucumbers balances the flavors well.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Pressure Cooking
  • Cuisine: Indian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 500
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Fat: 25g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 35g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 30g
  • Cholesterol: 90mg