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Start by seasoning the chicken breasts with some kosher salt.
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Next sprinkle them on both sides with some coriander and cumin.
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Then coat the chicken breasts completely with the plain yogurt.
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Set the chicken on a metal cooling rack over a foil-lined baking sheet and place it about 10-12 inches below a broiler for 5-7 minutes per side.
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Watch carefully so as not to totally char the chicken.
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It should have slightly blackened edges.
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Remove from oven.
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Next dice one large onion.
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In a large skillet melt 2 tablespoons butter over medium-high heat.
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Toss in the onions and saute until they are slightly browned.
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As the onions cook, mince your garlic.
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Next, cut off the outer skin and mince or grate a 1 by 2 inch chunk of fresh ginger.
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Add the garlic and ginger to the onions.
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Also throw in about 1 tablespoon of salt.
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Next you are going to add about 3 tablespoons Garam Masala spice.
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And if you like it hot, this is also when you will add your hot chili peppers.
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Serranos work well.
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Now you are going to add your can of diced tomatoes.
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Continue cooking and stirring, scraping the bottom of the pan to deglaze it.
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Add about 1 tablespoon sugar.
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Let this mixture simmer on medium for about 5 minutes.
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To a rice cooker add 2 cups Basmati rice, 4 tablespoons butter, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 tablespoon Ground Turmeric and 4 cups water.
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Cover, turn on your rice cooker and walk away.
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If you do not have a rice cooker, cook your rice as usual but make sure that you use Basmati rice.
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After the Tikka Masala sauce has had a chance to simmer for a little bit, add in the 1 1/2 cups of heavy cream.
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Now, chop up your chicken breasts into chunks and stir them into the Tikka Masala sauce.
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A handful of chopped fresh cilantro is a nice addition if you like cilantro.
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You can also throw some frozen peas into the cooked rice, give them a stir, and allow the heat of the rice to cook the peas.
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It tastes great and gives another nice dash of color.
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Serve the rice with the Chicken Tikka Masala over top.
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Make sure to have some Nann bread handy, too.
