INDIAN Foods: Chicken Tikka Masala

Chicken Tikka Masala

   

This recipe for Chicken Tikka Massala is easy and delicious, especially when served with warm rice, naan bread or pita bread!

Ingredients:

 Marinade Ingredients:

- 3 Chicken Breasts, cut into cubes
- 2 tsp Cayenne Pepper
- 1 tsp Cinnamon
- 1 TB Fresh Ginger, finely minced
- 2 tsp Cumin
- 1 TB Lemon Juice
- 1 cup Plain Yogurt (make sure not to accidentally use vanilla yogurt)
- Salt / Pepper, as desired
- 4 Skewers


Sauce Ingredients:
- handful of Fresh Cilantro, chopped (to garnish)
- 1 can Tomato Sauce (8 ounces)
- 1 cup Heavy Cream
- 2 tsp Paprika
- 1 Jalapeno Pepper, finely diced
- 2 tsp Ground Cumin
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1-2 TB Butter
- Salt / Pepper to taste

Directions:
1. Mix together all of the marinade ingredients (except for the chicken and skewers).  Add in the chicken making sure it is completely covered.
2. Refrigerate the  marinade and chicken for at least one – two hours.
3. Fire up your grill on high heat.
4. String the marinaded chicken pieces onto the skewers.
5. Cook the chicken skewers for about 5-7 minutes per side.
6. Melt 1-2 TB of butter in a pan.
7. Cook the jalapeno pepper and garlic for a minute or so.
8. Add the paprika, cumin and salt.
9. Add the cream and tomato sauce to the pan.
10. Simmer for about 20 – 30 minutes, or until the sauce thickens.
11. Serve and sprinkle with cilantro.