Chicken Tikka Masala

Servings: 4
Prep Time: 90 minutes
Cook Time: 50 minutes
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Copyright 2005 Allrecipes.com; by Yakuta

Summary

This is an easy recipe for Chicken Tikka Masala - Chicken marinated in yogurt and spices and then served in a tomato cream sauce.

INGREDIENTS

  

Marinade:

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

  

Chicken:

3  Foster Farms Boneless Skinless Breast Fillets, cut into bite-size pieces

4  long skewers

  

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 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce

1 cup heavy cream

  

Garnish:

1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

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DIRECTIONS

1. In a large bowl, combine yogurt, lemon juice, 2 teaspoons cumin, cinnamon, cayenne pepper, 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. 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 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.

NUTRITIONAL INFO

Calories   407 cal
Total Fat   28.9 g
Cholesterol   143 mg
Sodium   4553 mg
Carbohydrates   14.3 g
Fiber   2.3 g
Protein   24.6 g

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