Chicken Tikka Masala
# Chicken Tikka Masala Recipe 🍗🍛
## Ingredients:
### For Chicken Marinade:
- 500g boneless chicken thighs (cut into bite-size pieces) 🍗
- 1 cup plain yogurt 🥛
- 2 tbsp lemon juice 🍋
- 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste 🧄
- 1 tsp ground cumin 🌿
- 1 tsp ground coriander 🌱
- 1 tsp garam masala 🌶️
- 1 tsp paprika 🌶️
- 1/2 tsp turmeric powder ✨
- Salt to taste 🧂
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil 🛢️
### For Masala Sauce:
- 2 tbsp butter 🧈
- 1 large onion (finely chopped) 🧅
- 2 tsp ginger-garlic paste 🧄
- 2 green chilies (slit) 🌶️
- 1 tsp ground cumin 🌿
- 1 tsp ground coriander 🌱
- 1 tsp garam masala 🌶️
- 1/2 tsp ground turmeric ✨
- 1 tsp paprika 🌶️
- 1 tsp red chili powder 🌶️ (optional for extra heat)
- 400g canned tomato pur