Crispy Oven Butter Chicken IS an Easy Cheats Dinner

Ingredients

• 1.5 lbs (680g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 1 cup (240ml) plain yogurt (Greek yogurt is fine, but drain off some excess liquid)
• 2 tablespoons (30ml) lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon (15ml) ginger-garlic paste (or 1 tsp each of minced ginger and garlic)
• 1 teaspoon garam masala
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder (or to taste)
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 large egg, lightly beaten
• 1 cup (120g) panko breadcrumbs (Japanese breadcrumbs)
• 1/4 cup (30g) grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 teaspoon dried parsley
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 2 tablespoons (30ml) olive oil or avocado oil (for drizzling)
• 1 tablespoon (15ml) olive oil or ghee
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon ginger-garlic paste
• 1 (14.5 oz/411g) can crushed tomatoes
• 1 cup (240ml) heavy cream or coconut cream (for dairy-free)
• 2 tablespoons (30g) butter (unsalted)
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for heat)
• 1/2 teaspoon sugar (balances acidity)
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)