Chicken Tikka Masala

Name: Chicken Tikka Masala
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 50 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 cup yogurt; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 2 teaspoons fresh ground cumin; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 2 teaspoons cayenne pepper; 2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper; 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger; 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste; 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces; 4 long skewers; 1 tablespoon butter; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1 jalapeño pepper, finely chopped; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 2 teaspoons paprika; 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste; 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce; 1 cup heavy cream; 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

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This is an easy recipe for Chicken Tikka Masala--chicken marinated in yogurt and spices and then served in a tomato cream sauce. Serve with rice or warm pita bread.

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📊 At a Glance

Prep 30 min

Cook 50 min

Serves 4

Difficulty Hard

Nutrition Facts

Servings per recipe 4

Serving size 1 serving

Amount per serving

Calories 404

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 28.9g 37%

Saturated Fat 0g 0%

Trans Fat 0g

Cholesterol 0mg 0%

Sodium 1592mg 69%

Total Carbohydrate 13.3g 5%

Dietary Fiber 2.5g 9%

Total Sugars 7.1g

Protein 24.6g 49%

Vitamin D 0mcg 0%

Calcium 0mg 0%

Iron 0mg 0%

Potassium 0mg 0%

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

👨‍🍳 Instructions

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.

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.

Saute garlic and jalapeño for 1 minute.

Season with 2 teaspoons cumin, paprika, and 1 teaspoon salt.

Stir in tomato sauce and cream.

Simmer on low heat until sauce thickens, about 20 minutes.