INGREDIENTS
3/4 cup
unsalted butter (1/2 stick + 1 stick), divided
1
large sweet Vidalia or yellow onion
about 1.50 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast, diced into bite-sized pieces
3
to 5 cloves garlic, finely minced or pressed
2 tbsp
garam masala
1 tbsp
cumin
1 tbsp
turmeric
1 tbsp
ground ginger or 1+ tablespoon fresh ginger, finely chopped
1 tsp
kosher salt, or to taste
1 tsp
freshly ground black pepper, or to taste
1/4 tsp
cayenne pepper, or to taste
1 cup
heavy whipping cream (see Notes below)
1 8 ounce can
tomato sauce (I used no-salt added; see Notes below)
basmati rice (or your favorite rice) for serving
about 1/3 cup fresh cilantro leaves, or to taste for garnishing