Meat & Poultry Chicken Chicken Main Dish Curry Chicken Pressure-Cooker Chicken Tikka Masala Be the first to rate & review! This classic Indian-inspired dish typically takes several hours to make, but we simplified it by skipping the traditional yogurt marinade and letting the pressure cooker infuse the tikka masala flavor into lean chicken breasts. Cayenne adds heat, while a splash of cream keeps the spice in check (add less cayenne if you want it less spicy). Serve over rice and with a piece of naan to soak up the sauce. By Hilary Meyer Hilary Meyer Hilary Meyer is a recipe developer, tester, and content creator. After graduating from culinary school, she started working the EatingWell Test Kitchen in 2006, developing and testing recipes. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Updated on February 16, 2023 Reviewed by Dietitian Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD Reviewed by Dietitian Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD Emily Lachtrupp is a registered dietitian experienced in nutritional counseling, recipe analysis and meal plans. She's worked with clients who struggle with diabetes, weight loss, digestive issues and more. In her spare time, you can find her enjoying all that Vermont has to offer with her family and her dog, Winston. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Save Rate PRINT Share Close Prep Time: 35 mins Additional Time: 15 mins Total Time: 50 mins Servings: 4 Yield: 4 servings Nutrition Profile: Nut-Free Healthy Pregnancy Healthy Aging Healthy Immunity Soy-Free High-Protein Egg-Free Gluten-Free Low-Calorie Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 1 ½ teaspoons garam masala 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon paprika 1 teaspoon cumin ¼ teaspoon ground turmeric ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper 2 (8 ounce) boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut crosswise into thirds 2 tablespoons avocado oil or ghee, divided 1 medium carrot, finely chopped 1 small onion, finely chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger 1 (15 ounce) can crushed tomatoes (2 cups) ¼ cup heavy cream ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro 2 cups hot cooked brown rice Directions Combine garam masala, salt, paprika, cumin, turmeric and cayenne in a small bowl. Rub chicken with half of the spice mixture. Heat 1 tablespoon oil (or ghee) on sauté mode in a multicooker. (No sauté mode? See Tip.) Add the chicken and cook, turning once, until beginning to brown on both sides, about 2 minutes per side. Remove the chicken to a plate. Add the remaining oil (or ghee), carrot, onion, garlic and ginger; cook, stirring, until fragrant and beginning to soften, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in crushed tomatoes and the remaining spice mixture. Turn off the heat. Place the chicken on top of the tomato mixture. Close and lock the lid and cook at high pressure for 10 minutes. Release the pressure manually. Remove the chicken from the pot. Stir cream into the sauce. When cool enough handle, cut or tear the chicken into smaller pieces and return to the sauce. Sprinkle with cilantro and serve with brown rice. Equipment Electric pressure cooker (multicooker) Stove Modes No sauté mode? Heat 1 tablespoon oil (or ghee) in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken. Cook until the chicken is beginning to brown on both sides, about 2 minutes per side. Add the remaining oil (or ghee) to the pan. Add carrot, onion, ginger and garlic. Cook, stirring until fragrant and beginning to soften, about 2 minutes. Stir in tomatoes and the remaining spice mixture. Transfer to your pressure cooker and proceed with the recipe. Originally appeared: EatingWell.com, May 2018; updated February 2023 Save Rate Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 415 Calories 16g Fat 36g Carbs 29g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 4 Serving Size 1 cup tikka masala & 1/2 cup rice Calories 415 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 36g 13% Dietary Fiber 5g 16% Total Sugars 6g Protein 29g 57% Total Fat 16g 21% Saturated Fat 5g 27% Cholesterol 80mg 27% Vitamin A 4055IU 81% Vitamin C 10mg 11% Folate 20mcg 5% Sodium 657mg 29% Calcium 42mg 3% Iron 4mg 21% Magnesium 68mg 16% Potassium 696mg 15% Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.