Chicken Tikka Masala

Chicken Tikka Masala

What you'll need

  • 1 cup yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 teapoon ground cinnamon
  • 2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
  • 2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
  • 2 teaspoons salt, or to taste
  • 3 unit boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
  • 4 unit long skewers
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 unit jalapeño
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 2 teaspoons paprika
  • 2 teaspoons salt, or to taste
  • 8 ounces tomato sauce
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  1. 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.
  2. Preheat a grill for high heat.
  3. Lightly oil the grill grate. Thred 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. Sauté garlic and jalapeño 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 large serving platter, and garnish with fresh cilantro.

Submitted by: Liz