Authentic Chicken Tikka Masala

Ingredients

• 2 lbs boneless chicken thighs, cut into pieces
• 1 cup plain yogurt
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 6 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp ginger, grated
• 2 tsp garam masala
• 2 tsp ground cumin
• 2 tsp ground coriander
• 1 tsp turmeric
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 large onion, diced
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
• 1 cup heavy cream
• Fresh cilantro for garnish
• Basmati rice for serving

Instructions

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   1. Marinate chicken in yogurt, lemon juice, half the garlic, half the ginger, and half the spices for at least 2 hours 2. Grill or broil chicken until charred and cooked through 3. Heat oil in a large pan and sauté onion until soft 4. Add remaining garlic, ginger, and spices, cook for 1 minute 5. Add tomato sauce and simmer for 10 minutes 6. Stir in cream and add cooked chicken 7. Simmer for 5 minutes until heated through 8. Garnish with cilantro and serve with basmati rice