Chicken Tikka Masala (Dinners)

• Tomato Paste (need 1, have 2)
• Tomatoes (Crushed) (need 1, have 2)

• Lemon Juice (need some, have some)

• Heavy Cream (need some, have none)

• Chicken Breast (need 2, have 5)

• Rice (White) (need some, have some)

• Garlic (Fresh) (need 2, have 16)
• Onion (need 1, have 2)
• Cucumber (need 1, have none)

• Black Pepper (need some, have some)
• Cayenne Pepper (need some, have some)
• Cinnamon (need some, have some)
• Cloves (ground) (need some, have some)
• Coriander (Ground) (need some, have some)
• Cumin (need some, have some)
• Nutmeg (need some, have some)
• Salt (need some, have some)

Requires 1.5 lbs. boneless, skinless chicken thighs.
Feel free to substitute half-and-half [including fat-free] for heavy cream and/or fresh squeezed lemons for lemon juice.
Cucumber and lemon juice are for the side dish / garnish, and are not important to the meal itself.
Rice should be basmati or other long grain, if available.
Consider doubling Garam Masala spices, and adding more cayenne.