Name: Chicken Tikka Masala
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 2 h 20 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1 cup yogurt; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 4 teaspoons ground cumin, divided; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 2 teaspoons cayenne pepper; 2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper; 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger; 2 teaspoons salt, divided, or more 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 paprika; 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce; 1 cup heavy cream; 0.25 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Chicken Tikka Masala

Chicken tikka masala made easy with this delicious recipe. Marinate chicken in yogurt and spices, grill, then simmer together in a tomato cream sauce.

2 hr 20 min total 30 min prep 50 min cook 4 404 cal

Instructions

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