Instant Pot Chicken Tikka Masala

INGREDIENTS

2 lb

boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces

1 1/2 tsp

kosher salt, divided

1 tbsp

unsalted butter (or coconut oil, ghee, or extra-virgin olive oil…I do think the butter is worth it here!)

small yellow onion, finely chopped

large cloves garlic, minced (about 1 tablespoon)

1 tbsp

minced fresh ginger

tablespoon garam masala*

1 tsp

ground chili powder

1 tsp

ground cumin

1 tsp

ground turmeric

1/4 tsp

ground cayenne (use more if you like the dish spicy)

1 8 ounce can

no salt added tomato sauce

1 14 ounce can

light coconut milk

3/4 cup

frozen peas

1/2 cup

plain nonfat Greek yogurt

Prepared brown rice or naan, for serving

Fresh cilantro, for serving