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====Chicken Tikka Masala====
Date added: 2020/09/07
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===Ingredients===
==Marinade==
  *2lb Chicken Breast
  *1 cup plain yogurt
  *1 1/2 TBSP minced garlic
  *1 TBSP grated ginger
  *2 tsp garam masala
  *1 tsp turmeric
  *1 tsp ground cumin
  *1 tsp chili powder
  *1 tsp salt

==Tikka Sauce==
  *2 TBSP canola oil
  *2 TBSP butter
  *1 large onion finely diced
  *1 1/2 TBSP finely minced garlic
  *1 TBSP grated ginger
  *Spices
    *2 tsp garam masala
    *2 tsp cumin
    *1 tsp turmeric
    *1 tsp ground coriander
    *1 tsp chili powder
    *2 tsp salt
  *15 oz can of tomato sauce
  *1 1/4 cup heavy cream
  *4-6 tsp brown sugar (too taste)

===Method===
  -Combine marinade ingredients in bowl with lid. Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces and stir into marinade. Cover with lid and refrigerate for 1 hour to overnight.
  -Heat oil in large frying pan over high heat. Remove chicken pieces from marinade and add to the pan in 2-3 batches, making sure not to crowd the pan. Fry until browned on each side only. You will cook the chicken through in the sauce. Set aside.
  -Melt butter in same pan. Fry the onions over high heat until soft while scraping the pan to loosen any browned bits.
  -Add the garlic and ginger and saute for one minute then add spices. Fry until fragrant, but take care not to burn the mixture or the spices will be bitter.
  -Pour in tomato sauce and reduce heat to medium. Cover and let simmer for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally until sauce thickens and becomes a deep brown red color.
  -Take pan off heat and stir cream and sugar through the sauce.  **Sauce should be sweetened to taste due to variations in canned tomatoes.**
  -Add the chicken and its juices back into the pan.  Cook for an additional 8-10 minutes until chicken is cooked through and sauce is thickened slightly. Season to taste, adjusting sugar and salt as needed.
  -Serve over long-grain rice.

===Notes===
  * Consider adding an additional chicken breast (N.B. original recipe calls for 800 g; weigh out chicken next time).
  * Next time use dried spices in the marinade instead of fresh
  * Use blender to process sauce before adding chicken

Inspired by: https://cafedelites.com/chicken-tikka-masala/