Homemade Chicken Tikka Masala

Chicken Marinade

• 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• ½ cup plain yogurt (125 g)
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 6 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon minced ginger
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 2 teaspoons garam masala
• 2 teaspoons paprika

Sauce

• 3 tablespoons oil
• 1 large onion, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons minced ginger
• 8 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 2 teaspoons ground turmeric
• 2 teaspoons ground coriander
• 2 teaspoons paprika
• 2 teaspoons chili powder
• 2 teaspoons garam masala
• 1 tablespoon tomato puree
• 3 ½ cups tomato sauce (800 g)
• 1 ¼ cups water (300 mL)
• 1 cup heavy cream (250 mL)
• ¼ cup fresh cilantro (10 g), for garnish
• cooked rice, for serving
• naan bread, for serving

Special Equipment

• Bamboo or wooden skewer