Chicken Tikka Masala

An easy recipe for Chicken Tikka Masala Chicken marinated in yogurt and spices and then served in a tomato cream sauce.

Ingredients:

For the Chicken Marinade:

• 1    Cup yogurt
• 1/2 Lemon Juice
• 2   Teaspoons ground cumin
• 1   Teaspoon ground Cinnamon
• 2   Teaspoons cayenne pepper
• 2   Teaspoons freshly Ground Black Peppers
• 1   TBS minced fresh ginger
• 4   Teaspoons salt, or to taste
• 3   Chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces

4   Long skewers

For the Sauce:

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 Can tomato sauce
• 1 Cup heavy cream

Steps:

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 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. 

5- Serve hot over Steamed Basmati Rice