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

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