Instant Pot
Wooden spoon
Kitchen knife
Cutting Board
Yogurt Marinade
- 1/2 cup Yogurt plain
- 2 tbsp Cumin powder
- 4 tsp Paprika
- 4 tsp Garam masala
- 4 tsp Lime juice
- 3 tsp Kosher salt
- 2 tsp Freshly grated ginger
- 4 cloves Garlic
- 2 1/2 lb Chicken thighs boneless, skinless
Butter Chicken Sauce
- 4 tbsp Salted butter
- 1 Vidalia onion
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 1 1/2 tsp Freshly grated ginger
- 1/4 tsp Kosher salt
- 1 can Diced tomatoes
- 1 cup Heavy cream
- 1/2 tsp Lime zest
Basmati Rice
- 1 cup Basmati rice
- 4 Cardomom pods
- 3 Cloves
- 1 1/2 cups Chicken broth
Roasted Cauliflower
- 2 tbsp Avocado oil
- 1/2 tsp Kosher salt
- 1 tsp Lime juice
- 1 Head of cauliflower
Yogurt Marinade
In a large bowl mix all the marinade ingredients, and chop the chicken into one inch pieces.
Mix the chicken into the marinade, cover and refrigerate for at least 45 minutes.
Butter Chicken Sauce
Using the sautee function on the Instant Pot melt half of the butter, then mince the onion and add it to the pot.
Cook for 5 minutes until browned.
Grate the garlic and ginger, then add them to the pot with the salt and cook for another 2 minutes.
Add the tomatoes, heavy cream and chicken to the pot.
Close the Instant Pot and cook on high pressure for 12 minutes before releasing manually.
Remove the lid and turn the Instant Pot to sautee, simmer for 8 minutes.
Basmati Rice
While you are making the butter chicken start your rice.
Rinse the rice until the water strains through clear.
Add the rice to the broth in a sauce pot with the cloves and cardamom.
Bring to a boil on high, then immediately turn it down to a simmer and cover.
Cook for 15 minutes, then remove from the heat.
Leave covered for an additional 10 minutes before removing the lid.
Roasted Cauliflower
Preheat the oven to 425 F when you start to make the butter chicken.
Cut the cauliflower into florets by flipping it upside down and cutting into the stem at a 45 degree angle then break off the florets.
Mix the cauliflower florets with the oil, lime juice, and salt in a baking dish.
Roast for 45 minutes until the cauliflower is golden brown.
Calories: 509kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 36g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 157mg | Sodium: 1211mg | Potassium: 508mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 740IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 100mg | Iron: 3mg