Chicken Tikka Masala

Ingredients (31)

• For the chicken:
• 1/2 cup whole milk yogurt
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 4 cloves garlic
• 2 teaspoons freshly grated ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon garam marsala
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
• 2 tablespoons canola oil or grapeseed oil
• For the sauce:
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 yellow onion
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 2 teaspoons freshly grated ginger
• 3 cloves garlic
• 2 teaspoons garam masala
• 2 teaspoons ground turmeric
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 (28 oz) can diced tomatoes
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1/3 cup heavy cream
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves
• Basmati rice and naan bread