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Instant Pot Whole30 Butter Chicken

Whole30 compliant butter chicken recipe made in the Instant Pot.
Course Dinner, Instant Pot
Cuisine Indian
Keyword instant pot, whole30
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 407kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 Tbsp coconut oil
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 Tbsp ginger minced
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 1/2 cup broth
  • 1 lb chicken breasts cubed
  • 15 oz coconut milk
  • 1 Tbsp garam masala
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp turmeric
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp pepper
  • 4 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 bag cauliflower rice frozen

Instructions

  • Press saute button on Instant Pot and add coconut oil.
  • Once oil melts, add onion and saute for 2 minutes, then add ginger and garlic and cook for about a minute.
  • Add broth, chicken, spices, coconut milk, and tomato paste on the top (don't stir).
  • Close lid and seal vent.
  • Press manual or pressure cook and set for 5 minute pressure cycle.  After 5 minute cycle, allow pressure to naturally release for 10 minutes.  Release pressure, open lid, and stir.
  • While chicken is cooking, prepare cauliflower rice according to directions.  Serve with cauliflower rice.