Chicken Tikka Masala

Name: Chicken Tikka Masala
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 2 h 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup yogurt; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 2 teaspoons fresh ground cumin; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 2 teaspoons cayenne pepper; 2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper; 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger; 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste; 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces; 4 long skewers; 1 tablespoon butter; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1 jalapeno pepper, finely chopped; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 2 teaspoons paprika; 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste; 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce; 1 cup heavy cream; ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro

Chicken Tikka Masala is made with yogurt-marinated chicken, spices, and a creamy tomato sauce, served after grilling the chicken and simmering it in the sauce.

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Prep: 30 minutes
Cook: 50 minutes
Inactive: 1 hour
Total: 2 hours, 20 minutes

Instructions

1.
In a large bowl, combine yogurt, lemon juice, 2 teaspoons cumin, cinnamon, cayenne, black pepper, ginger, and salt. Stir in chicken, cover, and refrigerate for 1 hour.
2.
Preheat a grill for high heat.
3.
Lightly oil the grill grate. Thread chicken onto skewers, and discard marinade. Grill until juices run clear, about 5 minutes on each side.
4.
Melt butter in a large heavy skillet over medium heat. Saute garlic and jalapeno for 1 minute. Season with 2 teaspoons cumin, paprika, and 1 teaspoon salt. Stir in tomato sauce and cream. Simmer on low heat until sauce thickens, about 20 minutes. Add grilled chicken, and simmer for 10 minutes. Transfer to a serving platter, and garnish with fresh cilantro.