{"id":28087,"date":"2021-09-28T15:25:56","date_gmt":"2021-09-28T19:25:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thasneen.com\/cooking\/?p=28087"},"modified":"2021-09-28T16:16:54","modified_gmt":"2021-09-28T20:16:54","slug":"instant-pot-best-tasting-chicken-tikka-biryani-recipe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/instant-pot-best-tasting-chicken-tikka-biryani-recipe\/","title":{"rendered":"Instant Pot Best Tasting Chicken Tikka Biryani Recipe"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-28090\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Instant-Pot-Chicken-Tikka-Biryani-Recipe.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"475\" height=\"713\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Instant-Pot-Chicken-Tikka-Biryani-Recipe.jpg 475w, https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Instant-Pot-Chicken-Tikka-Biryani-Recipe-133x200.jpg 133w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 475px) 100vw, 475px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Chicken tikka biryani cooked in the Instant Pot, absolutely delicious&#8230;<\/p>\n<p>Chicken tikka masala is a popular Indian dish found on the menu of all Indian restaurants and enjoyed by everyone. Turning chicken tikka into a biryani sounded exciting and I&#8217;ve cooked the biryani in the amazing Instant Pot. In the Instant Pot, it&#8217;s effortless cooking without compromising the taste.<\/p>\n<p>The marinated chicken was pressure cooked and then air fried, which has made the chicken really crispy &amp; tasty. Basmati rice was cooked in the flavorful chicken broth, which has made the rice extremely aromatic &amp; delicious.<\/p>\n<p>A perfect biryani to make on a special day &amp; to enjoy with your dear ones.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-28089\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Instant-Pot-Best-Tasting-Chicken-Tikka-Masala.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"475\" height=\"317\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Instant-Pot-Best-Tasting-Chicken-Tikka-Masala.jpg 475w, https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Instant-Pot-Best-Tasting-Chicken-Tikka-Masala-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Instant-Pot-Best-Tasting-Chicken-Tikka-Masala-84x55.jpg 84w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 475px) 100vw, 475px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/3zPYCoG\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Restaurant Style Chicken Tikka Masala Recipe, Click Here<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n<h3><strong>Cooking Video<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Instant Pot Chicken Tikka Biryani | Best Tasting Indian Recipe | Must Try\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/fpJEQdZEeQo?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<div class=\"easyrecipe mceNonEditable\" data-rating=\"0\"> \t<link itemprop=\"image\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Instant-Pot-Best-Tasting-Chicken-Tikka-Masala-475x200.jpg\" \/>\n<div class=\"item ERName\">Instant Pot Best Tasting Chicken Tikka Biryani Recipe<\/div>\n<div class=\"ERClear\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"ERHead\"><span class=\"xlate\">Recipe Type<\/span>: <span class=\"type\">Main<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"ERHead\">Cuisine: <span class=\"cuisine\">Indian<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"ERHead\">Author: <span class=\"author\">Thasneen<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"ERHead\">Prep time: <time itemprop=\"prepTime\" datetime=\"PT30M\">30 mins<\/time><\/div>\n<div class=\"ERHead\">Cook time: <time itemprop=\"cookTime\" datetime=\"PT45M\">45 mins<\/time><\/div>\n<div class=\"ERHead\">Total time: <time itemprop=\"totalTime\" datetime=\"PT1H15M\">1 hour 15 mins<\/time><\/div>\n<div class=\"ERHead\">Serves: <span class=\"yield\">5 people<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"ERIngredients\">\n<div class=\"ERIngredientsHeader\">Ingredients<\/div>\n<ul class=\"ingredients\">\n<li class=\"ERSeparator\">[b]For Marinating Chicken[\/b]<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">Chicken legs or bone-in pieces- 8 to 10<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">Kashmiri chili powder- 1 tbsp<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">Garam masala- 1 tsp<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">Coriander powder- 1\/2 tbsp<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">Ginger-Garlic paste- 1 tbsp<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">Lemon juice- 2 tbsp<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">Salt- 1 1\/2 tsp<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">Yogurt- 3 tbsp<\/li>\n<li class=\"ERSeparator\">[b]For Cooking Chicken Masala[\/b]<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">Oil- 4 tbsp<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">Dried bay leaves- 2<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">Onion, chopped- 3<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">Ginger-garlic paste- 1 tbsp<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">Salt- 1 tsp<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">Tomato sauce- 1\/2 cup<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">Water- 1 cup<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">Cilantro, chopped- 1\/4 cup<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">Mint, chopped- 1\/4 cup<\/li>\n<li class=\"ERSeparator\">[b]For Cooking Rice[\/b]<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">White Basmati Rice- 2 cups (soaked &amp; rinsed)<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">Saffron strands- 15<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">Cilantro, chopped- 1\/4 cup<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">Mint, chopped- 2 tbsp<\/li>\n<li class=\"ERSeparator\">[b]For Garnish[\/b]<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">Cilantro, chopped- 2 tbsp<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">Mint leaves, chopped- 2 tbsp<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ERInstructions\">\n<div class=\"ERInstructionsHeader\">Instructions<\/div>\n<div class=\"instructions\">\n<div class=\"ERSeparator\">[b]Prep Work[\/b]<\/div>\n<ol>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Use bone-in chicken pieces for making this biryani.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Using a sharp knife, add a couple of lines over the flesh.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">In a large bowl, combine the chicken along with the ingredients mentioned &#8216;for marinating chicken&#8217;.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Let marinate for 30 minutes.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">In a bowl, soak 2 cups basmati rice in 3 cups water for 15 minutes.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">After 15 minutes, drain the water taken in a strainer &amp; rinse under running water. Keep aside the soaked rice.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<div class=\"ERSeparator\">[b]Cooking Chicken in the Instant Pot[\/b]<\/div>\n<ol>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Turn on the Instant Pot.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Select Saute setting at medium or normal temperature.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Let the stainless steel pot turn hot.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Add oil &amp; dried bay leaves.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Add onions, season with salt &amp; add ginger-garlic paste.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Combine well, cook the onions till they turn light golden in color- almost 8 minutes.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Add tomato sauce, combine well.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Add the marinated chicken, combine well.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Add 1 cup water to the bowl, combine well with the marinade stuck to the bowl. Add the water to the pot.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Add chopped cilantro &amp; mint leaves. Combine well.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Close the pot with the lid.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Cancel Saute.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Select Pressure cook, set the time to 10 minutes at high pressure.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">After 10 minutes of pressure cooking, do a quick pressure release.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Open the lid, chicken will be cooked well.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Remove the chicken from the liquid &amp; transfer to a plate. Keep aside.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<div class=\"ERSeparator\">[b]Cooking Basmati Rice[\/b]<\/div>\n<ol>\n<li class=\"instruction\">The chicken broth in the pot is very flavorful. There will be around 2 1\/2 cups liquid with the onions.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">In the Instant Pot, for 2 cups rice, 2 1\/4 to 2 1\/2 cups liquid is required.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">You can measure the liquid to be precise- add only 2 1\/2 liquid for cooking rice.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Add the soaked basmati rice to the liquid.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Add saffron, chopped cilantro &amp; mint leaves, combine well.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Let the rice submerge in the liquid.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Taste &amp; add more salt if required.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Close the pot with the lid.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Select pressure cook, set the time to 6 minutes at high pressure.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<div class=\"ERSeparator\">[b]How To Fix BURN[\/b]<\/div>\n<ol>\n<li class=\"instruction\">If you happen to get the Burn error- onions might get stuck to the pot &amp; the bottom of the pot can turn brown, IP will sense this &amp; will give out Burn error.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Mostly Burn will be displayed after the pressure has built up inside the pot.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">If that happens, don&#8217;t freak out. Keep calm, we are going to fix this \ud83d\ude42<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Cancel the pressure cook setting.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Let the pressure release NATURALLY. This will take a few minutes.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">The pressure has built up &amp; the pot is hot, hence the rice will cook perfectly by the time pressure releases naturally.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">[b]Important:[\/b] Do not do a quick pressure release when you see the Brun error. The rice won&#8217;t be cooked well.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">After the pressure has released naturally, open the lid.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Basmati rice will be cooked perfectly &amp; will be fluffy.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Transfer the rice to a platter.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<div class=\"ERSeparator\">[b]Air Frying the Cooked chicken[\/b]<\/div>\n<ol>\n<li class=\"instruction\">I&#8217;ve air-fried the chicken in the Instant Pot duo crisp &amp; air fryer- 8 quarts.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Place the stainless steel pot in the main pot.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Place the air fryer basket in the stainless steel pot.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Place the broil tray on the air fryer basket.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Grease the broil tray with oil.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Place the cooked chicken on the tray.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Close the pot with the lid.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Select Air Fry. Temperature 400 F Time 10 minutes.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">After 10 minutes, open the lid. The chicken will turn crispy &amp; brown; tastes like fried chicken.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">[b]If you don&#8217;t have an air fryer[\/b]- preheat the oven to 400 F or 200 C. Grease a baking sheet with oil, place the chicken on the baking sheet, spray with non-stick cooking oil &amp; bake for 10 to 15 minutes till the chicken turns light brown.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Top the cooked aromatic basmati rice with the air fried chicken.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Garnish with chopped cilantro &amp; mint leaves.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Enjoy with raita &amp; pappad. Tastes absolutely delish!<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ERNutrition\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"endeasyrecipe\" style=\"display: none;\">3.5.3251<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Chicken tikka biryani cooked in the Instant Pot, absolutely delicious&#8230; Chicken tikka masala is a popular Indian dish found on the menu of all Indian restaurants and enjoyed by everyone. Turning chicken tikka into a biryani sounded exciting and I&#8217;ve cooked the biryani in the amazing Instant Pot. 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