chicken tikka masala

Ingredients For chicken tikka masala

• FOR CHICKEN AND MARINADE
• 3 lb

  chicken breast, sliced into strips
• 1 c

  plain yogurt
• 1 Tbsp

  ground corriander
• 1 Tbsp

  ground cumin
• 2 Tbsp

  smoked paprika
• 1 1/2 tsp

  cayenne pepper
• 1 1/2 tsp

  lime zest, fresh
• 4 clove

  minced garlic
• 2 Tbsp

  grated ginger, fresh
• salt and pepper to taste
• FOR THE SAUCE
• 2 Tbsp

  peanut oil
• 3 Tbsp

  unsalted butter, cold
• 1 md

  yellow onion, chopped
• 3 clove

  minced garlic
• 1 1/2 c

  diced roma tomatoes
• 1 Tbsp

  tomato paste
• 2 Tbsp

  rice wine vinegar
• 1/2 c

  heavy cream
• 2 tsp

  garam marsala
• 1 tsp

  smoked paprika
• 1/2 c

  fresh cilantro, chopped