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Spice up your dinner routine with Chicken Tikka Masala, a dish that beautifully marries tender marinated chicken with a luscious, spiced tomato and cream sauce. It's the kind of comforting meal that makes you want to savor each bite, preferably with some warm naan or fluffy basmati rice by your side. Whether you're entertaining guests or just treating yourself to an indulgent homemade dinner, this recipe will surely impress.
Cut the chicken breast into bite-sized pieces.
In a bowl, mix yogurt, 1 tablespoon of garam masala, 1 teaspoon each of cumin, turmeric, paprika, salt, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 tablespoon grated ginger, and 1 tablespoon of lemon juice.
Add the chicken to the marinade, cover, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or overnight for best results.
In a large pan, heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil over medium heat.
Add diced onion and sauté for about 5 minutes until translucent.
Add 3 minced garlic cloves and 1 tablespoon grated ginger, cooking for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.
Stir in 2 tablespoons of tomato paste and cook for another 2 minutes.
Add crushed tomatoes and bring to a gentle simmer.
Stir in 1 tablespoon of garam masala, and salt to taste.
Reduce heat to low and let it simmer for 10 minutes.
Meanwhile, thread the marinated chicken onto skewers and grill them until slightly charred and cooked through, about 12-15 minutes, or bake in the oven at 400°F (200°C) for 20 minutes.
Add the grilled chicken pieces to the sauce, bringing everything to a simmer for 5-10 minutes to meld the flavors.
Stir in heavy cream and cook until the sauce is heated through.
Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve with naan or rice.
