Chicken Tikka Masala Recipe

Name: Chicken Tikka Masala
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
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 jalapeno 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

Servings: persons

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 jalapeno 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

1
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.
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 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.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup yogurt, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 2 teaspoons fresh ground cumin, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and more.

Yes, Chicken Tikka Masala falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Chicken Tikka Masala

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