Chicken Tikka Masala

Ingredients

• 2 lb s boneless skinless chicken breast, cubed
• 1 cup plain yogurt
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 2 tsp garam masala
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1 tsp turmeric
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp salt
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 2 tbsp butter
• 1 large onion, finely diced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
• 1 can (14 oz) tomato sauce
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 tsp sugar
• 1/2 tsp chili powder
• fresh cilantro, for garnish
• basmati rice and naan, for serving

Steps

1. 1

   Marinate chicken in yogurt, lemon juice, garam masala, cumin, turmeric, paprika, and salt for at least 1 hour.

2. 2

   Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook marinated chicken until charred on the outside and cooked through, about 6 minutes. Remove and set aside.

3. 3

   In the same skillet, melt butter. Add onion and cook until golden, about 6 minutes.

4. 4

   Add garlic and ginger, cook 1 minute until fragrant.

5. 5

   Stir in tomato sauce, chili powder, and sugar. Simmer for 10 minutes.

6. 6

   Pour in heavy cream and stir until the sauce turns a rich orange color.

7. 7

   Return chicken to the sauce and simmer for 5 minutes to meld flavors.

8. 8

   Garnish with cilantro and serve with basmati rice and warm naan.