Chicken Marinade

• about 1.25 to 1.50 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast cut into bite-sized pieces
• 6 ounces plain greek yogurt I use 0% fat
• 2 to 3 cloves garlic minced or finely pressed
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 2 teaspoons garam masala
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika or regular paprika
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• ½ teaspoon ground ginger

Sauce

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• one small sweet Vidalia onion diced small
• ¼ cup unsalted butter
• 4 to 5 cloves garlic minced or finely pressed
• one 15-ounce can tomato sauce or tomato puree
• 2 teaspoons garam masala
• 2 teaspoons ground coriander
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika or regular paprika
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt or to taste
• ½ teaspoon ground ginger
• ½ teaspoon kosher salt or to taste
• ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper or to taste
• ¼ to ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper optional an to taste
• ½ cup cream or half-and-half use a dairy-free milk if desired
• about 1/4 cup finely minced fresh cilantro divided for garnishing
• Naan basmati rice, etc. for serving, if desired