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Instant Pot Chicken Tikka Sliders with Caramelized Onions

Chicken thighs are cooked with caramelized onions and tikka masala simmer sauce in a multi-cooker than shredded for pulled chicken sliders. A great Indian-fusion recipe the whole family will love!
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients

  • 1 jar Maya Kaimal Tikka Masala Indian Simmer Sauce
  • 1 lb. boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 2 cups yellow onion thinly sliced
  • 3 tbsp butter unsalted
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • squeeze of lime
  • 6 oz. fried onion strings store bought
  • buns of your choice I recommend pretzel

Instructions

Instant Pot

  • Turn Instant Pot to Saute mode, and once hot add 3 tablespoons of butter.
  • When melted add the sliced onions and 1/2 teaspoon of salt.
  • Cook onions for about 5-6 minutes or so until they are nice and caramelized. If they are starting to burn turn Saute heat level down.
  • After they are golden brown turn Saute mode off. Add the chicken thighs and the simmer sauce. Close the lid, and cook the chicken for 12 minutes on Manual mode (or Poultry mode if it’s still set to that on your Instant Pot).
  • Once done let the pressure naturally release for 5-10 minutes, and then quick release. Open the lid, and shred the chicken using two forks.
  • dd a nice squeeze of lime, black pepper, and more salt if necessary. You can also add some cayenne pepper or hot sauce if you want a little more spice.
  • Assemble sliders with pickles, arugula, lettuce, or slaw mix, and fried onion strings.
  • DO NOT FORGET THE FRIED ONION STRINGS!

Crock Pot/Slow Cooker

  • Caramelize onions in a skillet using the same method as in the Instant Pot.
  • Transfer to slow cooker with chicken and sauce.
  • Cook on high for 4 hours until chicken is no longer pink and shreds easily.