Chicken Tikki Masala inspired chicken

Chicken Tikki Masala inspired chicken

1 tablespoon salt

2 teaspoons pepper, cumin, turmeric

1 teaspoon ginger, crushed fennel

1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, onion powder, cinnamon 

cayenne pepper to taste

(or you can use masala, I just didn't have any)

1lb boneless thin pieces of chicken (about 8 chicken tenders)

1 can of diced tomatoes

2/3 cup of heavy cream

1. Stir together salt, white pepper, cumin, turmeric, ground ginger, crushed fennel seed, cinnamon, garlic powder, onion powder in a small dish. Sprinkle chicken 1/2 the spice mix in a bag and let marinate for what time you have. 
2. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil with one tablespoon of butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, cook the chicken until browned, 1 to 2 minutes per side. Transfer chicken to a plate. Dice chicken and sprinkle with the rest of spice mix.
3. Add diced onion to pan and stir occasionally. once onion is soft add garlic. continue cooking, stirring often, until starting to brown. Add the diced tomatoes and juices. cook until some of the liquid evaporates (5 minutes) then put in the diced chicken and drippings.
4. Bring to a simmer, stirring stirring often, until thickened and the onion is tender, 3 to 5 minutes.
5. Stir in cream.
6. Bring to a simmer and cook over medium-low heat until the chicken is cooked through, 3 to 4 minutes.