The Best Chicken Tikka Masala Recipe (Restaurant Style)

Name: The Best Chicken Tikka Masala Recipe (Restaurant Style)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 1 h 15 min
Total time: 1 h 30 min
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts (approximately 1–2 pounds total); 1 cup plain full-fat yogurt (see Notes); 1 teaspoon turmeric; 2 teaspoons garam masala; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice juice (from approximately half of one lemon); 2 teaspoons freshly cracked black pepper; ¼ teaspoon dried ginger; 4 tablespoons ghee (¼ cup); ¾ cup minced white onion (approximately 1 medium onion); 1-2 medium serrano chiles (minced, see Notes); 3 tablespoons minced fresh garlic (approximately 5–6 cloves); 1 ½ tablespoons grated fresh ginger; 3 ½ teaspoons garam masala; 1 teaspoon paprika (or deggi mirch powder for more vibrant color); 1 15-ounce can tomato sauce; 1 medium green bell pepper (core and seeds removed, sliced into strips); 1 tablespoon dried fenugreek leaves; salt to taste; 2 cups heavy cream (at room temperature, see Notes); prepared basmati rice (see Notes); finely chopped fresh cilantro; warmed naan