Instant Pot Chicken Tikka Masala

Ingredients

For 6 servings, as the recipe is written

• 1/4 cup (4 tablespoons) refined coconut oil or extra virgin olive oil
• 3 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, sliced into bite-size pieces
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced or pressed
• 1 tablespoon ginger, crushed or minced
• 1 (13-14 ounce) can unsweetened coconut milk (it must be thin like water and not thick and lumpy) or unsweetened almond or cashew milk
• 2 tablespoons garam masala (an Indian spice blend that can be found in many markets or easily online)
• 3 teaspoons seasoned salt, divided
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin, divided
• 2 teaspoons turmeric, divided
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/2 cup 2% Greek yogurt
• 5.2-ounce package of Boursin (or any spreadable herb cheese, any flavor – optional for extra creaminess)
• 1 (14-15 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1 (14-15 ounce) can crushed or diced tomatoes
• 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup or brown sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for spice)
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, plus more for topping (optional)