Chicken Tikka Masala

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"Next time you have a gathering & need a quick simple dish to share with the crowd, try chicken tikka masala! Crowd favorite and takes sharing on a whole ‘nother level! #feedfeed #tuttorossotomatoes #contest - - - - Ingredients: 2 large chicken breasts diced, 1 inch pieces 1 cup plain full-fat yogurt 1 teaspoons turmeric 2 teaspoons garam masala 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1/4 teaspoon dried ginger S&P to taste Sauce: 4 tablespoons ghee or butter 1 medium white onion diced 2 serrano chiles minced, see note for heat level 5 garlic cloves minced 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh ginger grated 3 1/2 teaspoons garam masala 1 teaspoon paprika 1 15-ounce can tomato sauce 1 green bell pepper deseeded (chopped into 1 in) 1 tablespoon dried fenugreek leaves 2 cups heavy cream For serving: basmati rice or cauliflower rice naan if you're not paleo or on a Whole30 fresh cilantro chopped Method: 1. Combine all marinade ingredients besides chicken in a bowl and stir well. Add chicken and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour, up to overnight. 2. Make the sauce by heating butter in a large skillet. Add the onion, chiles, garlic, ginger, and and cook until fragrant/tender. Add garam masala and paprika and stir well. Reduce heat and cook, stirring occasionally for about 20 minutes 3. Stir in the tomato sauce then transfer to blender and blend until smooth. Return the sauce to your skillet and add the rest of the can of tomato sauce. Add sliced bell pepper, fenugreek, and salt. 4. Cook chicken on baking sheet with rack and place in the oven on broil (high) turning chicken occasionally. 5. Simmer the sauce for another half hour until thickens and slowly add heavy cream into pot until there is a smooth consistency. Add chicken, stir well, and serve over basmati rice and naan bread on the side #tikkamasala #yum #tasty #quick #party #dinner #favorite #tomato #spicy #parsley #chicken #whiterice #mealprep #mealidea #everybodyeats"
-- @ranen.salah