Chicken Tikka Masala

Name: Chicken Tikka Masala
Total time: 140
Yield: 4
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

Recipe by Yakuta from allrecipes.com

Dinner 2 Hr. 20 Mins.

Ingredients

4 servings

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1 cup yogurt
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1 tablespoon lemon juice
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4 teaspoons ground cumin, divided
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1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
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2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
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1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
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2 teaspoons salt, divided, or more to taste
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3 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces

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4 long skewers
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1 tablespoon butter
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1 clove garlic, minced
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1 jalapeno pepper, finely chopped
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2 teaspoons paprika
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1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
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1 cup heavy cream
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0.25 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Instructions

Combine yogurt, lemon juice, 2 teaspoons cumin, cinnamon, cayenne, black pepper, ginger, and 1 teaspoon salt in a large bowl.
Stir in chicken, cover, and refrigerate for 1 hour.
Preheat a grill for high heat.
Lightly oil the grill grate. Thread chicken onto skewers, and discard marinade.
Grill until juices run clear, about 5 minutes on each side.
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.
Add grilled chicken, and simmer for 10 minutes. Transfer to a serving platter, and garnish with fresh cilantro.
Serve over rice.