Pulled Butter Chicken Sliders (Instant Pot)
Ever so often, we stumble onto a recipe that spells genius for us. For me, at week 4 of 2019 this genius creation is this pulled butter chicken. Done in practically a dump and push step in the instant pot, I am left with a batch of seriously good chicken that can be adapted for several things. With superbowl round the corner, today’s use is doing sliders. I have a thing for mini single hand sized sandwiches. There is something portable and pocket sized about them. Added bonus – kids love them. In my case teenagers that it. The younger one getting to teen space is a difficult one for me.
The Butter Chicken Slider Story
All things considered; I will confess with my daughter I might have reached a level of balance. She is not the extra affectionate kind. Definitely not with me. There is some of that reserved for that. When it comes to parenting the gender stereotypes rule supreme in my house. Girl child bonds with Dad. Boy child bonds with me. They pretty much stop there though. Girl child is a little on the clumsy side and has no interest in cooking. Boy child on the other hand, as I have often said before is my budding chef.
Simple and Quick – Thank you Instant Pot
Now back to this butter chicken, there was no sautéing onions, or fussing involved. Added the ingredients, turned on the instant pot, let the chicken cook. Pulled the chicken into shreds with my fork. Yes, it was soft and fork tender. I cooked down any additional liquid.
There was just enough left to ensure that the chicken stayed moist. A yougurt and cilantro dressing brings the perfect contrast to the flavors. So when it is cold, cold, cold try this batch of easy and comforting pulled butter chicken.
Other cozy dishes with rich comforting flavors include my butter chickpeas and a comforting Sunday Yogurt curry.
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A dump and push kind of instant pot butter chicken, that is perfect for sliders or just over rice.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup yogurt
- 1 and half pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs (the bone in ones will offer extra flavor)
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 2 teaspoons minced ginger
- 1/2 cup chopped tomatoes
- 1/4 cup canned tomato sauce
- 2 teaspoons tandoor masala
- 1 teaspoon garam masala
- 1 and 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1 and 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 2 teaspoons dred fenugreek leaves (optional, but seriously amps up the flavor)
- 4 to 6 tablespoons chopped cilantro
- 1/2 cup natural yogurt
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- Mini Hamburger buns or dinner rolls
Instructions
- Mix together the yogurt, chicken, garlic, ginger, tomatoes, tomato sauce, garam masala and salt and sugar. See note.
- Place the mixture in the instant pot, set on five minutes of pressure and allow for a natural release.
- Remove the cover, turn on saute mode and add the butter and fenugreek leaves if using.
- Pull the chicken into shreds using two forks and remove any bones.
- Cook for 3 to 4 minutes until most of the sauce is evaporarated.
- Mix the yogurt with the chopped cilantro.
- Split the rolls, spread with the chicken mixture. Top with a little yogurt sauce. Sandwich together and serve.
Notes
Marinating the chicken earlier helps a lot with both flavor and planning ahead.
Evie
Yummy! I’m a bit late for the big game but my kids are going to love this. We love the aroma and flavor of the spices unfortunately I don’t have the cooking skill to properly concoct them together.
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All works out, would love to hear how this turned out!