Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoons Ground Cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoons Ground Coriander
  • 1/4 teaspoons Cayenne Pepper
  • 1- 1/2 pound Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts, Cut Into Thirds Lengthwise
  • 1 Tablespoon Vegetable Oil
  • 1 whole Red Onion, Chopped
  • 5 cloves Garlic, Chopped, Divided
  • 2 Tablespoons Chopped Fresh Ginger, Divided
  • 1 whole Serrano Chile, Seeds Removed And Chopped
  • 1- 1/2 Tablespoon Tomato Paste
  • 1 Tablespoon Garam Masala
  • 1 teaspoon Curry Powder
  • 28 ounces, weight Fire Roasted, Crushed, Tomatoes
  • 2 teaspoons Sugar
  • 7 ounces, weight Plain 2% Greek Yogurt (like Fage)
  • 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
  • Juice Of Half A Lemon
  • Salt To Taste
  • 23 cups Half-and-half
  • 1/2 cups Chopped Cilantro, For Garnish

Method

  • In a small bowl combine the teaspoon of kosher salt, cumin, coriander, and cayenne pepper, stir with a fork to combine.
  • Coat the chicken strips with the seasoning, making sure to get all sides.
  • Cover the chicken with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  • Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  • Add the chopped red onion and saute until tender, about 8 minutes.
  • Add three cloves of chopped garlic, one tablespoon of chopped ginger, and the chopped chile to the onions.
  • Stir and saute for about 2 minutes.
  • Add the tomato paste, garam masala, and curry powder to the pan and stir until the spices and tomato paste are combined.
  • Saute for about 5 minutes, add the crushed tomatoes, and sugar, bring to a boil.
  • Reduce the heat and simmer on low heat for at least 20 minutes.
  • Ensure that the ovens rack is in the upper/middle position.
  • Preheat the ovens broiler to high.
  • Combine the yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, and remaining garlic and ginger in a small bowl.
  • Whisk to combine.
  • Line a baking sheet with foil and top with a cooling rack.
  • Dip the chicken pieces in the yogurt mixture and transfer to the baking sheet.
  • The chicken should have a thick coating of yogurt.
  • Broil the chicken until cooked through, rotating at least once, 10 to 15 minutes.
  • The chicken will be lightly charred.
  • Let the chicken rest for at least five minutes and then cut into bite sized pieces.
  • Taste the tomato sauce for seasoning and adjust.
  • Stir in the half and half and bring back to a simmer.
  • Stir in the chicken.
  • Serve over rice and garnish with cilantro.