Instant Pot Butter Chicken

Instant pot BUTTER CHICKEN 

1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast or chicken thighs

1 medium onion, diced

2 tsp coconut oil

4 cloves garlic, finely minced

1 tsp fresh ginger, finely minced

1 tsp coriander

1 tsp cumin

1 tsp cardamom

½ tsp salt

¼-1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)

1 (14oz) can coconut milk (full fat, please)

1 (6oz) can tomato paste

juice of 1 lime

¼c Cilantro, or to taste

INSTRUCTIONS

1. In the Instant Pot, use the saute setting & heat coconut oil. Add onion and sauté until translucent and fairly tender. Add garlic, ginger, spices, and salt. Cook 1 minute longer, till all the spices are fragrant and amazing. Stir in coconut milk and tomato paste and stir until well combined.
2. Add chicken and mix to incorporate sauce and meat.
3. Cook on manual for 10 minutes with a natural release.
4. Shred or dice chicken into the sauce, squeeze in lime juice, top with cilantro, and serve with your favorite vegetable, rice, or naan.

Recipe adapted from SlowCooker to InstantPop from One Lovely Life by Anna Bergevin.