Instant Pot Butter Chicken

Serves: up to 4 | Cooking time: 35 minutes

Developed by Lexi’s Clean Kitchen exclusively for Farmer Focus!

 

”It’s creamy, perfectly spiced and oh-so-delicious! This Instant Pot Butter Chicken is a great weeknight dinner at the end of a busy day. This gluten and optionally dairy-free dinner is a one pot meal, thanks to the rice that cooks alongside the chicken. It’s guaranteed to be a new family favorite.”

INGREDIENTS

  • 2 teaspoons avocado oil

  • 6 cloves garlic, minced

  • 2” piece fresh ginger, grated

  • ¼ cup tomato paste

  • 1 cup tomato puree

  • 1 tablespoon garam masala

  • 2 teaspoons turmeric

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • ½ teaspoon cumin

  • 1 cinnamon stick (or 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon)

  • 1 cup chicken stock

  • 2 lbs. Farmer Focus Boneless and Skinless Organic Chicken Breasts

  • 1 cup long grain or jasmine rice, rinsed and drained

  • 1 cup water or broth

  • ¼ cup butter or ghee

  • ½ cup cashew cream (can also use heavy cream or coconut cream)

  • Cilantro, for garnish


INSTRUCTIONS

See the full Lexi’s Clean Kitchen post for instructions.

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