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Name: Authentic Chicken Tikka Masala Recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: India
Ingredients: *For the Chicken Marinade:**; 5 lbs (700g) skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes; 1 cup plain whole-milk yogurt; 1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste (or 1 tbsp minced garlic + 1 tbsp grated ginger); 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon ground coriander; 1 teaspoon turmeric powder; 1 teaspoon Kashmiri red chili powder (or paprika for color); 1 teaspoon salt; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; *For the Masala Sauce:**; 2 tablespoons butter; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1 large onion, finely chopped; 1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste; 5 cups tomato puree (or 1 can crushed tomatoes); 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon ground coriander; 1 teaspoon turmeric powder; 1 teaspoon Kashmiri red chili powder (adjust to taste); 1 tablespoon garam masala; 1 cup heavy cream (double cream); 1 teaspoon sugar (to balance acidity); Salt to taste; Fresh cilantro (coriander leaves), chopped for garnish