Chicken Tikka Masala

Instructions

1. 1

   Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces. In a bowl, combine yogurt, lemon juice, 4 minced garlic cloves, grated ginger, 2 tsp garam masala, cumin, paprika, cayenne, and 1 tsp salt. Add chicken and marinate for at least 20 minutes.

2. 2

   Heat oil in a large skillet over high heat. Remove chicken from marinade and cook in batches until browned on all sides, about 3-4 minutes per batch. Set aside.

3. 3

   In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.

4. 4

   Add remaining 2 minced garlic cloves and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

5. 5

   Add tomato sauce, remaining 1 tsp garam masala, and sugar. Simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

6. 6

   Reduce heat to low and stir in heavy cream. Add the cooked chicken back to the skillet.

7. 7

   Simmer gently for 10-15 minutes until chicken is cooked through and sauce has thickened. Season with remaining salt to taste.

8. 8

   Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve hot with basmati rice or naan bread.