Chicken Tikka Masala – Kappler Kitchen

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 pounds of boneless, skinless chicken breasts (3 or 4 breasts) diced into bite sized pieces
• 1/4 cup plain whole-milk Greek-style yogurt
• 2 tablespoons peanut oil
• 2 teaspoons lemon juice (juice from one small lemon)
• 1 large garlic clove, minced
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 28-oz. can whole peeled tomatoes, like San Marzano
• 1/4 cup tomato paste
• 3 Tablespoons of Ghee or Vegetable oil
• 1/2 cup yellow onion, diced
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 Tablespoon finely grated peeled ginger (from 1-inch piece)
• 2 teaspoons ground turmeric
• 2 teaspoons garam masala
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1 1/2 teaspoons paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/2 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro plus additional sprigs for garnish
• Basmati rice (for serving)