Name: Chicken Tikka Masala
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: Yogurt - 1 cup; Lemon juice - 1 tablespoon; Ground cumin, divided - 4 teaspoons; Ground cinnamon - 1 teaspoon; Cayenne pepper - 2 teaspoons; Freshly ground black pepper - 2 teaspoons; Minced fresh ginger - 1 tablespoon; Salt, divided, or more to taste - 2 teaspoons; Boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces - 3; Long skewers - 4; Butter - 1 tablespoon; Garlic, minced - 1 clove; Jalapeno pepper, finely chopped - 1; Paprika - 2 teaspoons; Tomato sauce - 1 (8 ounce) can; Heavy cream - 1 cup; Chopped fresh cilantro - ¼ cup

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30 min.

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Ingredients for - Chicken Tikka Masala

1. Yogurt - 1 cup

2. Lemon juice - 1 tablespoon

3. Ground cumin, divided - 4 teaspoons

4. Ground cinnamon - 1 teaspoon

5. Cayenne pepper - 2 teaspoons

6. Freshly ground black pepper - 2 teaspoons

7. Minced fresh ginger - 1 tablespoon

8. Salt, divided, or more to taste - 2 teaspoons

9. Boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces - 3

10. Long skewers - 4

11. Butter - 1 tablespoon

12. Garlic, minced - 1 clove

13. Jalapeno pepper, finely chopped - 1

14. Paprika - 2 teaspoons

15. Tomato sauce - 1 (8 ounce) can

16. Heavy cream - 1 cup

17. Chopped fresh cilantro - ¼ cup

How to cook deliciously - Chicken Tikka Masala

1. Stage

Combine yogurt, lemon juice, 2 teaspoons cumin, cinnamon, cayenne, black pepper, ginger, and 1 teaspoon salt in a large bowl. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

2. Stage

Stir in chicken, cover, and refrigerate for 1 hour. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

3. Stage

Preheat a grill for high heat.

4. Stage

Lightly oil the grill grate. Thread chicken onto skewers, and discard marinade. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

5. Stage

Grill until juices run clear, about 5 minutes on each side. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

6. Stage

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. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

7. Stage

Add grilled chicken, and simmer for 10 minutes. Transfer to a serving platter, and garnish with fresh cilantro. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

8. Stage

Serve over rice. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios