Name: Chicken Tikka Masala
Cook time: 1 hour
Total time: 5 1/2 hours
Yield: Makes 6 Servings
Ingredients: 6 garlic cloves, finely grated; 4 teaspoons finely grated peeled ginger; 4 teaspoons ground turmeric; 2 teaspoons garam masala; 2 teaspoons ground coriander; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1 1/2 cups whole-milk yogurt (not Greek); 1 tablespoon kosher salt; 2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breasts, halved lengthwise; 3 tablespoons ghee (clarified butter) or vegetable oil; 1 small onion, thinly sliced; 1/4 cup tomato paste; 6 cardamom pods, crushed; 2 dried chiles de árbol or 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 1 28-ounce can whole peeled tomatoes; 2 cups heavy cream; 3/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro plus sprigs for garnish; Steamed basmati rice (for serving)

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Chicken Tikka MasalaChristina Holmes

The yogurt helps tenderize the chicken; the garlic, ginger, and spices in the marinade infuse it with lots of flavor.

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