Chicken Tikka Masala

Contributed By: lpezzullo
Allrecipes.com

"This is an easy recipe for Chicken Tikka Masala - Chicken marinated in yogurt and spices and then served in a tomato cream sauce. Serve with rice or warm pita bread."

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Total Preparation Time: 15 to 30 minutes
Ingredients: Chicken & Turkey
Actual Cooking Time: 1 hour
Number of Servings: 4
Origin: Asian
Meal Type: Entree

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Ingredients

INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)
1 cup Yogurt
1 tablespoon Lemon juice
2 teaspoons Ground cumin
1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons Cayenne pepper
2 teaspoons Freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon Minced fresh ginger
4 teaspoons 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
3 teaspoons Salt, or to taste
1 (8 ounce) can Tomato sauce
1 cup Heavy cream
1/4 cup Chopped fresh cilantro

Preparation

In a large bowl, combine yogurt, lemon juice, 2 teaspoons cumin, cinnamon, cayenne, black pepper, ginger, and 4 teaspoons salt. Stir in chicken, cover, and refrigerate for 1 hour.

Preheat a grill for high heat.

Lightly oil the grill grate. Thread chicken onto skewers, and discard marinade. Grill until juices run clear, about 5 minutes on each side.

Melt butter in a large heavy skillet over medium heat. Saute garlic and jalapeno for 1 minute. Season with 2 teaspoons cumin, paprika, and 3 teaspoons 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.