Chicken Tikka Masala (Restaurant Style)

Ingredients

• Marinade: 1.5 lbs chicken breast, cubed · 1 cup yogurt · 2 tsp garam masala · 1 tsp turmeric · 1 tsp cumin · 1 tsp paprika · 4 garlic cloves minced · 1-inch ginger grated · salt
• Sauce: 2 tbsp butter · 1 onion finely diced · 3 garlic cloves minced · 1-inch ginger · 1 tbsp garam masala · 1 tsp cumin · 1 tsp turmeric · 1 tsp paprika · 1 can (14 oz) tomato purée · 1 cup heavy cream · salt to taste · fresh cilantro

Instructions

1. 1

   Mix marinade ingredients with chicken. Refrigerate at least 1 hour (overnight is best).

2. 2

   Broil or grill chicken on high heat until charred at edges, about 10–12 minutes. Set aside.

3. 3

   Melt butter in a large pan over medium heat. Cook onion until golden, about 8 minutes. Add garlic and ginger; cook 2 minutes.

4. 4

   Stir in garam masala, cumin, turmeric, and paprika. Toast 1 minute.

5. 5

   Add tomato purée and simmer 15 minutes until sauce darkens and thickens.

6. 6

   Stir in cream. Add chicken and simmer 10 minutes until sauce coats chicken.

7. 7

   Season with salt. Garnish with cilantro. Serve with basmati rice or naan.