Easy Chicken Tikka Masala |
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Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 50 Minutes |
Ready In: 80 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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This was found on . The original recipe called for a whopping 7 teaspoons of salt! We cut that considerably when we made it, and it was delicious, but still very salty. This version is salted to taste. We served this with basmati rice and it was yummy! Ingredients:
1 cup yogurt |
1 tablespoon lemon juice |
2 teaspoons ground cumin |
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon |
2 teaspoons cayenne pepper |
2 teaspoons black pepper |
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced |
3 boneless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces |
4 wooden skewers, soaked in water for 20 min |
1 tablespoon butter |
1 clove garlic, minced |
1 jalapeno pepper, finely chopped |
2 teaspoons ground cumin |
2 teaspoons paprika |
8 ounces tomato sauce |
1 cup heavy cream |
salt |
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro |
Directions:
1. Combine yogurt, lemon juice, 2 t cumin, cinnamon, cayenne, black pepper, ginger, and chicken in a large bowl.
2. Refrigerate for 1 hour.
3. Thread chicken onto soaked skewers.
4. Grill until pink is gone on high heat, about 10 minutes each side.
5. Set chicken aside.
6. In a large heavy skillet, melt butter and saute garlic and jalepeno for 1 minute over medium heat.
7. Season with 2 t cumin and paprika.
8. Stir in tomato sauce and cream, simmer on low for 20 minutes.
9. Add grilled chicken, simmer for 10 additional minutes.
10. Salt to taste, and garnish with chopped cilantro.
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