Aarti's Chicken Tikka Masala by Khtqkc

Ingredients

Marinade: 1 C plain yogurt, whisked until smooth 3 T Ginger-Garlic Paste s/p 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast (2) & thighs (3-4) Sauce: olive oil butter 1/3 C Ginger-Garlic Paste 2 serrano peppers 2 T tomato paste 1 t garam masala 2 t paprika 6-8 Roma tomatoes, diced s/p 1-2 C water 1/2 C heavy cream or half'n'half Serve w/: rice or potatoes Side veggie

Instructions

Marinade:
Mix marinade ingredients
Poke chicken w/ fork
Do this night before or hours ahead of time
Bring chicken to room temp b4 cooking

Sauce:
Wipe off marinade, sear chicken on high heat, take out
Heat olive oil & butter
Add peppers, saute 2-3 min.
Add both pastes & saute 2-3 min.
Add seasonings & saute 1 min.
Add tom, s/p, 1/2-3/4 C. water
Bring to boil then simmer 20 min. (might need to add more water)
Blend sauce, put back in pan w/ chicken & cook down til thickened
Add cream, stir, serve over rice