Easy Yellow Chicken Curry - Second Helpings

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 6 tablespoons curry powder
• 1-2 teaspoons cinnamon
• 3 teaspoons paprika
• 1 bay leaf, optional
• 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger, substitute paste or dried if needed
• ½ teaspoon white sugar
• 1-2 pounds boneless chicken, cut into bite-sized pieces – breasts or thighs work best
• 1-2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 cup plain yogurt – regular or Greek
• 1 can coconut milk
• 1 lemon, juiced
• ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper, optional
• Salt to taste