High-Protein Butter Chicken Bites

Preheat oven to broil with rack in upper third position. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with foil.

Toss chicken pieces with 2 tablespoons oil, ½ teaspoon onion powder and ½ teaspoon salt on the prepared baking sheet until well coated. Arrange in a single layer, leaving space between each piece. Broil until browned, about 7 minutes. Remove from oven; discard any excess liquid.

Combine 2 tablespoons tomato paste and 1 tablespoon water in a small saucepan; cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until smooth, about 1 minute. Stir in 1¼ teaspoons garam masala, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ¼ teaspoon paprika, ¼ teaspoon cayenne (if using) and the remaining ½ teaspoon each onion powder and salt; cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant and well combined, about 1 minute. Stir in ⅓ cup tomato sauce until combined.

Reduce heat to low. Whisk in cubed butter,1 tablespoon at a time, until completely melted, about 2 minutes. Remove the butter sauce from the heat.

Brush ¼ cup butter sauce all over the browned chicken bites. Broil until sizzling, deeply browned and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest portion registers at least 165°F, 3 to 6 minutes. Brush again with ¼ cup butter sauce.

Transfer the chicken bites to a platter and sprinkle with 1 tablespoon cilantro. Serve with any remaining butter sauce on the side.