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Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 50 Minutes |
Ready In: 80 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Straightforward recipe for Chicken Tikka Masala. Chicken with yogurt and spicesin a tomato cream sauce. Ingredients:
1 cup yogurt |
1 tablespoon lemon juice |
2 teaspoons ground cumin |
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon |
2 teaspoons cayenne pepper |
2 teaspoons fresh ground black pepper |
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced |
4 teaspoons salt (to taste) |
3 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces |
4 long skewers |
1 tablespoon butter |
1 garlic clove, minced |
1 jalapeno pepper, finely chopped |
2 teaspoons ground cumin |
2 teaspoons paprika |
3 teaspoons salt (to taste) |
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce |
1 cup heavy cream |
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped |
Directions:
1. In a large bowl, combine yogurt, lemon juice, 2 teaspoons cumin, cinnamon, cayenne, 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.
5. Serve with rice or pita bread.
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