Quick Chicken Tikka Masala

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Paul

I'm a home cook who loves to make delicious meals for his wife and daughter.

1 (2 ½") piece ginger, peeled

4 garlic cloves, peeled

½ medium yellow onion

1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 3 breasts), cut into 1" cubes

2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided, plus more to taste

¾ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided, plus more to taste

2 ½ teaspoons garam masala, divided

2 tablespoons vegetable oil

2 tablespoons unsalted butter

1 tablespoon tomato paste

1 ½ teaspoons turmeric

⅛ to ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper

1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes

1 (10-ounce) package frozen peas, thawed

½ cup plain full-fat or low-fat yogurt (not Greek)

1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

¼ cup fresh cilantro leaves and tender stems

Naan (Indian flatbread; for serving)

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