Chicken Tikka Masala

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into 1-1/2-in pieces
• 3/4 cup plain whole-milk yogurt
• 1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 Tbsp fresh ginger, grated
• 2 tsp garam masala
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp salt
• 2 Tbsp butter or ghee
• 1 large onion, thinly sliced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 Tbsp fresh ginger, grated
• 1 Tbsp tomato paste
• 2 tsp garam masala
• 1 tsp ground coriander
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1/2 tsp ground turmeric
• 1/4 to 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
• 1 can (14.5 oz) crushed tomatoes
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 3/4 cup heavy cream
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

Before you start

• Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil.
• Set a rack 6 in below the broiler.

Directions

1. Toss, marinate in fridge 1 to 4 hr: boneless skinless chicken thighs or breasts, plain whole-milk yogurt, fresh lemon juice, garlic, fresh ginger, garam masala, ground cumin, paprika, salt.
2. Spread on the sheet, broil on high until charred, 8 to 10 min: step 1.
3. Cook over medium until soft and golden, 8 min: butter or ghee, onion.
4. Stir in, cook until fragrant, 1 min: step 3, garlic, fresh ginger, tomato paste, garam masala, ground coriander, paprika, ground turmeric, cayenne pepper.
5. Simmer 15 min: step 4, crushed tomatoes, salt.
6. Stir in: step 5, heavy cream.
7. Add chicken, simmer to 165°F inside, 10 min: step 2, step 6.
8. Sprinkle over: step 7, fresh cilantro.