chicken tikka masala

Ingredients For chicken tikka masala

• MARINADE
• 2 lb

  boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 1 c

  2% plain yogurt
• 1 Tbsp

  freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 1 Tbsp

  garlic, pressed
• 1 Tbsp

  ginger, minced
• 1/2 Tbsp

  mild paprika
• 1 Tbsp

  garam masala
• 1/2 Tbsp

  ground cumin
• 1 tsp

  ground turmeric
• 1/2 tsp

  cayenne pepper (substitute kashmiri chili)
• 1/2 tsp

  ground himalayan sea salt, or to taste
• 1/2 tsp

  freshly ground black pepper, or to taste (i always use mixed peppercorns)
• SAUCE
• 2 Tbsp

  canola oil
• 2 Tbsp

  ghee butter
• 2 c

  yellow onion, chopped
• 1 1/2 Tbsp

  garlic, pressed
• 1 1/2 Tbsp

  ginger, minced
• 1 1/2 tsp

  garam masala
• 2 tsp

  smoked paprika
• 1 tsp

  ground cumin
• 1 tsp

  ground coriander
• 1 tsp

  ground turmeric
• 1 can

  (14 oz./400 g) fire roasted diced tomatoes
• 2 Tbsp

  tomato paste
• 1 Tbsp

  brown sugar
• 1/2 tsp

  cayenne pepper, or more to taste
• 1/2 tsp

  ground himalayan sea salt, or to taste
• 1 c

  low-sodium chicken broth
• 1/2 c

  35% heavy cream
• 2 Tbsp

  fresh chopped cilantro, for garnish